Fast Facts For The L&D Nurse

Nurses who are new to the labor and delivery environment (L&D) will welcome this newly updated, succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for everyday labor and birth management practices. It is designed for speedy access to fundamental information about the most common L&D practices and encourages the development of independence and confidence for new RNs orienting to this practice environment. The second edition has been revised to include updated practice guidelines for Cesarean Delivery, Episiotomy, Labor Pain Management, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preterm Labor and Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Umbilical Cord Blood Storage, Vaginal Delivery, and Breastfeeding. A completely new chapter addresses Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and two new appendix chapters feature Quick-Reference Charts and Tables and Emerging Evidence-Based Research and Clinical Practice.