PDF-(EBOOK)-Skills for Midwifery Practice

This unique book provides the basic nursing skills and core midwifery skills needed by all midwives essential information not available in such depth in other midwifery texts Midwifery students who have not previously practiced as nurses will find here the knowledge and clinical skills they need with a focus on the childbearing woman and her baby throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirthEncompasses a wide range of midwifery and nursing skillsProvides the relevant applied physiologyEvidence basedSupporting illustrations given where appropriateProfessional responsibilities of midwives referred to throughoutLearning outcomes and selfassessment exercises identified. Dr Kenda Crozier. Previous research. Previous research into midwifery use of technology in labour wards identified 3 ways of working with technology. Bureaucratic competence. Classical Professional competence. 1ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery PracticeThe Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice include the fundamental knowledge skills and abilities expected of newmidwives certified by the A 12:00 – 1:30 . p. m. Agenda. Welcome and Update. Karen Gelb, . Manager, Knowledge Translation. UBC Midwifery Program. Agenda . “Addressing anxiety & depression during pregnancy: Maternity Care Provider perspectives”. Midwives are accountable to the public, patients, their employers and the profession. It is essential that student midwives have a clear understanding of the legal and professional dilemmas they face in the course of their career and how to address those dilemmas in order to practise effectively. This book is an essential resource for student midwives developing their knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safe practice. It provides a clear introduction to the subject, with activities and case studies throughout to illustrate key principles and apply the law in context. The explosion of information in midwifery makes it hard for practitioners and students to keep up. This book reviews and analyses the mostimportant topics and key professional issues with which midwives today must be familiar and the underpinning theory and concepts, on which clinical practice must be built. It covers core aspects of their increasingly responsible role, the scope of professional practice, ethical issues, clinical risk management, quality in midwifery and examines issues related to management, autonomy and teamwork, supervisors and managers. The book also reviews underpinning concepts which a midwife has to face in a varietyof ways in practice, accessing information, reflective practice, lifelong learning, cultural issues and ways in which midwives may influence the future of their profession. Covering the crucial theoretical issues, this book looks at their application into contemporary practice. Building on the strengths of the first edition, this book offers a comprehensive look at the range of clinical skills needed to be a competent and confident midwife. Underpinned with relevant physiology and evidence, \'Skills for Midwifery Practice Second Edition\' offers a step-by-step guide to professionally caring for pregnant women, newly delivered mothers and their babies. This edition offers substantial revisions and brand new material that ensure the information is relevant to current midwifery practice. Written by highly experienced midwives and midwifery educators, the content reflects their wealth of knowledge and practical experience.Tells you everything you need to know about:Abdominal examinationAssessment of maternal and neonatal vital signsInfection controlHygiene needsElimination managementDrug administrationIntrapartum and other related childbearing skillsAssessment of the babyInfant nutritionPhlebotomy and intravenous therapyMoving and handlingPerioperative skillsWound managementRestricted mobility managementCardiopulmonary resuscitationInclusion of the woman\'s perspective of pregnancyNew section on CTGAdditional material on obtaining eye and throat swabsNew chapter on optimal fetal positioningNew chapter on Membrane SweepNew chapters on management of homebirth and waterbirthAdditional material on neonatal resuscitation A multi-disciplinary introduction to the ethical dilemmas which commonly face midwives in clinical practice. A wide range of problems is explored by experienced practitioners and philosophers and clear guidance is offered on how different clinical and legal issues might be approached. The new edition of this highly acclaimed step-by-step guide continues to offer readers with the relevant physiology, evidence-base and rationale for the key midwifery skills. Authored by experienced practitioners and educationalists, Skills for Midwifery Practice 4e will be ideal for all midwifery students, both from within the UK and worldwide.Presents over 150 essential midwifery procedures in an easy-to-read, quick reference format\'Learning Objectives\' and \'end-of-chapter\' self-assessment exercises allow readers to monitor their progressRefers to the latest evidence and research, including current national and international guidelinesExplains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirthOver 150 artworks help explain physiological processes and clinical procedures\'Roles and Responsibilities\' boxes define the nature and extent of current practiceIdeal for use as a basis for teaching and assessment New format - now with colour - makes learning even easier!Explores the use and significance of the Modified Early Obstetric Warning Scoring ChartDiscusses advances in equipment usage including the application of sequential compression devices, temporal artery thermometers, and pulse oximetry in the early detection of critical congenital heart diseaseContains advances in microbiology and infection control including the application and removal of gloves and the use of ANTT for each relevant procedurePhysiology updates include an expanded section on normal and abnormal breathing patterns, the structure of the stratum corneum at birth and the factors that affect its barrier function, and neonatal reflexes present at birthUpdated information regarding the use of the automated external defibrillator during maternal resuscitation, and the use of blended air and oxygen and pulse oximetry during neonatal resuscitationCare of the traumatised perineum - including expanded discussion of modern suture materialsRecognition and management of complications associated with infusion therapy and epidural analgesia In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies. Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way.Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice.This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.Clear and logical - easy to follow and understand for training midwives Accurate, up-to-date evidence base that is relevant to contemporary midwifery practice Each skill contextualized with background, indications and contraindications to support both clinical practice and study Learning objectives and end-of-chapter self-assessment exercises allow readers to monitor their progress New to this editionLatest guidelines and standards New information on resuscitation and other emergencies Now in full color throughout Expanded chapter on the use of standard precautions in light of the global pandemic Developed discussion of alternative feeding methods ACNM Standards for the Practice of Midwifery Provides clients with information regarding, and/or referral to, other providers and services when requested or when care required is not within the mid  Greater emphasis on child protectionEU regulationsIncreased emphasis on women’s rightsMidwifery – are there enough people coming through?More interprofessional workingIncreasingly ageing work Melissa D. Avery, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN. Phillip N. . Rauk. , MD, FACOG. Learning Objectives. Identify the educational pathways and credentialing of midwives (CNMs/CMs) and Ob-gyns.. Identify the scope and values of midwives and Ob-gyns, including areas of overlap and differences.. ACNM 63. rd. Annual Meeting & Exhibition. May 20, 2018. Melissa Avery, Elaine Germano, Phillip Rauk. Session Objectives. Identify projected maternity care workforce shortage. Describe . interprofessional.