cover image - Mosby’s® Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780443280634
Copyright: 2027
Publication Date: 03-01-2026
Page Count: 400
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $50.99

Mosby’s® Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 10th Edition

by Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD, David A. Miller and Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Mosby’s® Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780443280634
Copyright: 2027
Publication Date: 03-01-2026
Page Count: 400
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $50.99

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Find real-world, clinically useful information on all aspects of electronic fetal monitoring! Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 10th Edition, is an evidence-based resource on fetal heart rate monitoring for all clinicians — whether you are a nurse, a physician, or a midwife, a student or an instructor, this guide has information crucial to your practice. Designed specifically for the clinical environment, it provides a single source for interpretation and management of electronic fetal monitoring in labor and delivery, the intensive care unit, inpatient antepartum units, or the obstetric or midwifery office.
    • New content explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fetal monitoring
    • Information on the wireless Patch System intrapartum maternal/fetal monitor explores how it noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate, and uterine activity
    • Restructured content related to monitoring and clinical management of the preterm fetus includes periviability and multiple gestations
    • Enhanced coverage addresses maternal cardiac arrest and resuscitative cesarean delivery
    • Updated recommendations for initiation of antepartum testing include highlighted conditions, gestational age, and frequency
    • In-depth review of documentation from a risk-management perspective highlights core components of quality charting for nurses, midwives, and physicians, along with the role of the electronic health record
    • Updated practice recommendations include the latest information on amnioinfusion
    • Compact format with vibrant two-color design offers quick and easy access to key information
    • Prioritization of fetal heart rate and uterine activity assessment, interpretation, and clinical management, grounded in evidence-based practice and current literature, guides you in delivering focused, effective care
    • Explanations of the relationship between specific fetal heart rate patterns and fetal acidemia provide critical insights for managing condition-specific care
    • Guidance for safe and competent care is reinforced through patient safety and risk management strategies, illustrated by case studies and legal commentary
    • Comprehensive guidance on best practices for accurate and timely electronic fetal monitoring documentation covers essential components of fetal heart rate and uterine activity assessment to support clear communication, informed clinical decisions, and legal compliance
    • Overview of contemporary obstetric models of care — ranging from midwifery-led to physician-led and collaborative approaches — highlights their impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes
    • Appendix on reviewing electronic fetal monitor tracings serves as a valuable reference and a test bank of questions to aid in certification preparation and knowledge reinforcement
    • Renowned author team features recognized leaders in the United States and a strong international presence
  • 1. Physiologic Basis for Electronic Fetal Monitoring
    2. Methods and Instrumentation
    3. Evaluation and Management of Uterine Activity
    4. Fetal Heart Rate Pattern Recognition and Interpretation
    5. Intrapartum Management of the Fetal Heart Rate Tracing
    6. Influence of Gestational Age on Fetal Heart Rate
    7. Fetal Assessment in Nonobstetric Settings
    8. Antepartum Fetal Testing
    9. Patient Safety and Risk Management
    10. Fetal Monitoring Documentation
    11. Obstetric Models of Care and International Fetal Surveillance Concepts

    APPENDIX A: Intrapartum Amnioinfusion
    APPENDIX B: Fetal Heart Rate Tracings Review
    Key for Appendix B Fetal Heart Rate Tracings
    APPENDIX C: Self‑Assessment
    Answer Key for Self‑Assessment
  • Lisa A. Miller, CNM, JD, President, Perinatal Risk Management and Education Services, USA, David A. Miller, Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatrics Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine Children's Hospital Los Angeles Director, USC-CHLA Fetal Maternal Center Los Angeles, California, USA and Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP, Perinatal Nurse Practitioner Founder, Cypher Maternal Fetal Solutions, LLC Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
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