Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) - kemh.health.wa.gov.au

Hypertension in Pregnancy: Medical Management of

Hypertension: Medical management Page 4 of 26 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Recording Blood pressure in pregnancy The woman should be seated comfortably with her legs resting on a flat surface.

  Management, Medical, Medical management

Skin Care Guidelines - kemh.health.wa.gov.au

Skin Care Guidelines Page 2 of 11 Neonatal Directorate Key Points All infants admitted to the NICU must have both a skin assessment condition score, and a pressure injury …

Pregnancy: First Trimester Complications

Incidence rates for ectopic pregnancy are between 1 in 200-500 pregnancies5. Gestational trophoblastic disease or molar pregnancy is rare occurring between 1 in 1000 pregnancies but is important to consider in assessment5. Support, follow up and access to counselling is an important part of care for women who experience pregnancy loss.

  Rates, Between

Niki t34 syringe pump: continuous subcutaneous infusion ...

Niki t34 syringe pump: Continuous subcutaneous infusion management Page 7 of 10 Gynaecology 7. Complete the medication additive label and place on the extension line. Do not put the label on the syringe or any part of the pump (this alters the syringe diameter and the volume will be miscalculated by the pump). 8.

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Measuring central venous pressure (CVP)

devices or catheter sites3. See Infection Prevention and Management, Hand Hygiene policy An aseptic technique Standard precautions. See Infection Prevention and Management Manual ... prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections, 2011: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); 2017 update. Available from:

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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE Oxygen Therapy

• The use of oxygen therapy during labour in normoxic women has been associated with acidosis of cord blood Posture and oxygenation ... or the diluter jet is obstructed. The latter may be caused by clothing and can be prevented by the use of a protective hood over the jet diluter.

  Labour, Obstructed

Antenatal care schedule - King Edward Memorial Hospital ...

The FTS includes blood collection at 9-13 weeks gestation (ideally 9-12 weeks) for biochemical analysis combined with ultrasound measurement of fetal nuchal translucency (between 11 to 13 weeks gestation. Blood collected for MSS is obtained at 14 to 20 weeks gestation (ideally between 15-17 weeks) for biochemical analysis .

  Gestation

Perineal care and repair (including perineal protection ...

3 Cutting an episiotomy 3.1 Insert the index and middle finger in between the presenting part and the perineum, pointing downwards. Take the open scissors and position between the fingers, over the area intended for incision. Ensure there is good vision of the perineum and the incision is away from the anus and Bartholin’s gland.

  Cutting

Anaemia and iron deficiency in pregnancy and postpartum

anaemia and/or iron deficiency may experience fatigue, reduced energy levels and reduced mental performance. Severe anaemia is associated with preterm birth, low birth weight, and a small for gestational age fetus. In the postpartum period both anaemia and iron deficiency have been found to be linked to depression, emotional

  Energy

Arterial Line Management

Obstetric observation chart MR285. Arterial line m anagement Page 6 of 17 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Flushing and monitoring ... Key points 1. Observe4,7: Hand hygiene before and after any manipulation of vascular access devices or catheter sites.2,4 See Infection Control Manual: Hand Hygiene. An aseptic technique 2,4,6 Standard ...

  Vascular, Obstetrics

Electromyography Fundamentals

Electromyography Fundamentals Gregory S. Rash, EdD Electromyography (EMG) is the study of muscle function through analysis of the electrical signals emanated

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Common Abbreviations in Maternal-Newborn and …

APPENDIX F • Common Abbreviations in Maternal-Newborn and Women’s Health Nursing 1467 LGA Large for gestational age LH Luteinizing hormone LHRH Luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone LMA Left-mentum-anterior LML Left mediolateral (episiotomy) LMP Last menstrual period or Left-mentum- posterior LMT Left-mentum-transverse LOA Left-occiput-anterior LOF Low outlet forceps

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What does a safe sleep environment look like? - nichd.nih.gov

What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like? Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death

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Tummy Time for Infants - cchp.ucsf.edu

• Put the infant on her tummy on a blanket on the floor. Make the floor interesting by choosing a blanket with an interesting pat-tern or texture, or a special tummy time

  Infant

SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 ...

FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (including sudden infant death syndrome [SIDS] and ill-defined deaths), occurring during infancy. After case investigation, SUID can be

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POLICY STATEMENT SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant ...

POLICY STATEMENT SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment abstract ...

  Infant

Safe Sleep for Your Baby - nichd.nih.gov

Safe Sleep For Your Baby SAFE TO SLEEP Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute

  Infant, Death, Syndrome, Infant death, Infant death syndrome