This full-colour book provides midwives with highly practical, readily accessible information on the wide range of infections affecting pregnancy and childbirth. It comprehensively outlines the vital role of the midwife in infection, including prevention, identification of high-risk individuals, educational opportunities, signs and symptoms, sample collection, screening and ongoing care.
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This full-colour book provides midwives with highly practical, readily accessible information on the wide range of infections affecting pregnancy and childbirth. It comprehensively outlines the vital role of the midwife in infection, including prevention, identification of high-risk individuals, educational opportunities, signs and symptoms, sample collection, screening and ongoing care.
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Introduction. Infectious organisms and the immune system. Common infections associated with childbirth. Sexually transmitted infections. Sepsis. GBS. HIV. Viral hepatitis. Serious respiratory infections. Whooping cough. Viral rash illness in pregnancy. Food borne illness in pregnancy. Vector-transmitted diseases. Infection control issues. Glossary.
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"an invaluable source of knowledge and information […] would highly recommend to all midwifery students, midwives and allied health care professionals."- Cathy Ashwin, Prinicipal Editor, MIDIRS

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781909368354
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
Vekt
726 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
171 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
384

Om bidragsyterne

JUDY BOTHAMLEY RN, RM, ADM PGCEA, MA Senior Lecturer in Midwifery University of West London MAUREEN BOYLE RN, RM, ADM PGCEA, MSc Senior Lecturer in Midwifery University of West London