Essentials of Fetal Monitoring, 3rd Edition

As over 85% of pregnant women entering labor and delivery floors undergo fetal monitoring, it is essential that nurses in this field are well-versed in the signs of fetal well-being and compromise obtained from FHR monitoring. Michelle Murray has created this workbook to provide a complete guide to fetal monitoring, useful for any nurse currently working in a labor and delivery setting and those just starting their studies. An essential volume covering almost all issues you encountered, including:

• Systematic assessment of the pregnant patient • External and internal fetal monitoring • A step-by-step guide to the different equipment and procedures of fetal monitoring • Detailed reproductions of actual fetal monitor tracings • NICHD definitions to describe alternative terminology for documentation • Skill testing exercises and true/false questions at each chapter end • Ways to identify ineffective actions that can delay timely interventions

Along with its use as a training guide, Essentials of Fetal Monitoring is an excellent reference for use at the bedside and should be a part of any labor and delivery nurse’s repertoire.