Critical Care Assessment by Midwives

Critical Care Assessment by Midwives
Author: Maureen Boyle
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-06-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1351728784

Over the last ten years, pregnancy has not only become more complicated for many women, but the traditional provision of general intensive care units has been reduced. To bridge this gap, critical care units, usually staffed by midwives, have been set up in many maternity units. This textbook is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this emerging area of practice. Critical Care Assessment by Midwives also notably sets out a template for assessment of women that will enable early identification of deteriorating health. Serious illness can arise subsequent to an emergency, a pre-existing illness or a complication of pregnancy but can also occur in the context of what appears to be a low risk pregnancy. For this reason, all midwives need to be skilled in assessment that facilitates timely, appropriate referrals and saves lives. It covers: ABCDE assessment tailored for midwives; assessment of cardiac conditions; aassessment of respiratory conditions; assessment of neurological conditions; pre-eclampsia; haemorrhage; shock, including hypovolaemia, sepsis and anaphylaxis; haemodynamic monitoring; fluid replacement and balance; ketoacidosis, hypoglycaemia and sickle cell crisis. Covering the context of care, relevant pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, specific assessment in detail, relevant drugs, assessment of the fetus, summaries of management, psychosocial support and the specific professional responsibilities of the midwife, this is an essential guide for all midwives and midwifery students.

Principles and Practice of Maternal Critical Care

Principles and Practice of Maternal Critical Care
Author: Sharon Einav
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2020-11-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 303043477X

"This book contains a collection of the most recent insights regarding maternal morbidity and mortality and optimization of the care processes during acute critical illness. The volume represents a practical resource to be used in real-time by medical practitioners faced with a woman who is critically ill during pregnancy and the peripartum period. By providing concise tools for disease identifiers and management flow-charts, the Editors aimed to increase awareness and improve processes of care for this population. Many care paradigms for obstetric patients are currently unstandardized, unfocused and often do not follow a pre-determined path. Each chapter will provide the practitioner with updated information on how to identify specific critical conditions and how to manage them once they have been identified, to enhance recognition and readiness. This book should be used as a resource to improve the quality of care administered to obstetric patients, to reduce fragmented care processes and to improve interdisciplinary co-ordination and communication, with the overall aim of decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this book represents an invaluable guide to specialists in critical care, anesthesia and obstetrics as well as to intensive care nurses and midwives."

Critical Care in Childbearing for Midwives

Critical Care in Childbearing for Midwives
Author: Mary Billington
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2007-03-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405116382

Critical Care in Childbearing for Midwives is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide surrounding the support, care and management of critically ill women in childbearing specifically written for midwives. Many women who have higher-risk pregnancies, complications or medical conditions require specialist obstetric or multidisciplinary care. Increasingly women, whose condition deteriorates and becomes critical during childbirth, are being cared for by midwives in obstetric high dependency units within the labour ward, rather than being cared for by nurses in ITU. Critical Care in Childbearing for Midwives explores all aspects of management, support and care of childbearing women who become critically ill due to pre-existing conditions or who develop critical illness as a result of complications of childbearing. It examines predisposing factors which result in the need for critical care, addresses specialist monitoring technology and skills, and explores autonomous practice and team approaches to providing care for critically ill women in childbearing.

Maternal Critical Care

Maternal Critical Care
Author: Marc van de Velde
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2013-07-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1107018498

Addresses the challenges of managing critically ill obstetric patients, with chapters authored by intensivists/anesthesiologists and obstetricians/maternal-fetal medicine specialists.

Pocket Guide to Critical Care Assessment

Pocket Guide to Critical Care Assessment
Author: Laura A. Talbot
Publisher: Mosby
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Critical Care
ISBN: 9780815156086

Focusing on assessment of critically ill patients, this portable assessment tool is designed for the nurse who needs quick access to pertinent information at the bedside. Included are ACLS algorithms, universal precautions and recommendations for implementation. 63 illus.

Critical Care

Critical Care
Author: Narendra Rungta
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2015-02-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 935152213X

1. Assessment of Critically Ill Patients 2. Airway Management in ICU 3. Hemodynamic Monitoring in ICU 4. Fluid Balance in Critically Ill Patients 5. Vasopressors and Inotropes 6. Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 7. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Paradigm Shift 8. Therapeutic Hypothermia 9. Management of Organ Donor 10. Scoring Systems in ICU 11. Guidelines for ICU Planning and Designing in India 12. Guidelines and Protocols in ICU 13. Clinical Audit and Handoff in ICU 14. Critical Care Nursing in India Section 2: Cardiac Care 15. Acute Coronary Syndrome 16. Heart Failure 17. Cardiac Arrhythmias in ICU 18. Hypertensive Emergency 19. Pacing in the ICU Setting 20. Pulmonary Embolism 21. Intensive Care Unit Management of Patients with Right Heart Failure Section 3: Respiratory Care 22. Community Acquired Pneumonia 23. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 24. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Section 4: Liver and Digestive System 25. Acute Liver Failure 26. Acute Pancreatitis 27. Hepatorenal and Hepatopulmonary Syndromes 28. Anesthesia for Liver Transplantation 29. Critical Care Aspects in Adult Liver Transplantation Section 5: Renal Care 30. Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury 31. Renal Replacement Therapy 32. Critical Care Management of Renal Transplant Recipients 33. Acid-Base Disorders in Critical Care 34. Disorders of Potassium 35. Sodium Disorders 36. Disorders of Calcium and Magnesium Section 6: Neurological Care 37. Management of Critically Ill Trauma Patients 38. Management of Spinal Injury 39. Neurocritical Care Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 40. Intensive Care Management of Postoperative Neurosurgical Patients Section 7: Obstetric Critical Care 41. Physiology of Pregnancy 42. Respiratory Disorders During Pregnancy 43. Liver Disease Complicating Pregnancy 44. Peripartum and Postpartum Intensive Care in Pregnancy Section 8: Pediatric Critical Care 45. Recognition and Assessment of Critically Ill Child 46. Pediatric Septic Shock 47. Status Epilepticus 48. Raised Intracranial Pressure in Children with an Acute Brain Injury: Monitoring and Management Section 9: Infections 49. Extended Spectrum Beta Lactam Producing Infections in Intensive Care Unit 50. Infections in Immunocompromised Patients in ICU 51. Invasive Fungal Infections in Critically Ill Patients 52. Febrile Neutropenia 53. Fever in the ICU 54. Cytomegalovirus Infection in Critically Ill Patients 55. Tropical Infections in ICU 56. Tropical Fever--Management Guidelines ISCCM Tropical Fever Group Section 10: Ethics and End-of-Life Care Issues 57. Bioethical Considerations 58. End-of-Life Care Practices in the World Section 11: Miscellaneous 59. Burns, Inhalation and Electrical Injury 60. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 61. Oncological Emergencies 62. Post-cardiac Arrest Syndrome 63. Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome 64. Nutrition in a Critically Ill Patients 65. Approach to an Unknown Poisoning 66. Specific Intoxications 67. Fatal Envenomations 68. Care of Obese Patient in ICU 69. Imaging in Intensive Care Unit Section 12: Mechanical Ventilation 70. Respiratory Mechanics: Basics 71. Principles of Mechanical Ventilation 72. Basic Modes of Ventilation 73. Ventilator Graphics 74. Newer Modes of Ventilation 75. Weaning/Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation 76. Non-Invasive Ventilation 77. Ventilation Strategy in Obstructive Airway Disease

Pocket Guide to Critical Care Assessment

Pocket Guide to Critical Care Assessment
Author: Laura Talbot
Publisher:
Total Pages: 325
Release: 1989
Genre: Critical care medicine
ISBN: 9780801649875

Using a body systems approach, the authors present a quick reference guide to assessing the condition of critically ill patients. It covers general information on history taking and assessment techniques, then proceeds through obtaining a comprehensive nursing history, performing a physical examination, and more.

Critical Care Nursing,Diagnosis and Management,7

Critical Care Nursing,Diagnosis and Management,7
Author: Linda Diann Urden
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1235
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323091784

Praised for its comprehensive coverage and clear organization, Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management is the go-to critical care nursing text for both practicing nurses and nursing students preparing for clinicals.

A Nurse's Survival Guide to Critical Care E-Book

A Nurse's Survival Guide to Critical Care E-Book
Author: Sharon L. Edwards
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 070203309X

This small, pocket-sized book provides a solid introduction to aspects of care and management in critical care. The book contains not only information on patient assessment, ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, emergencies, critical care interventions, common conditions and pharmacology, all clearly relating to critical care, but also psychological, professional practice issues, palliative care and caring for relatives. It provides the factual information needed to assist nurses in providing holistic care in the critical care environment, in an accessible format. Pocket-book format makes the book portable and user-friendly Pull-out boxes highlight hints and tips for practice Diagrams used to explain clearly difficult concepts