Original article Shoulder dystocia: an Evidence-Based approach Salvatore Politi1 Laura D’Emidio2 Pietro Cignini2 Maurizio Giorlandino2 Claudio Giorlandino2 Introduction Most often an unpredictable and unpreventable obstetric emergency‚ Shoulder Dystocia (SD) continues to evoke terror and fear among physicians‚ nurse midwives and other healthcare providers (1‚2). SD is defined as a delivery that requires additional obstetric manoeuvres to release the shoulders after gentle downward traction
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Study Guide #1 Maternity Chp 1-5‚ 14 (Dynamics‚ A&P‚ Pregnancy) 100 pts Wade/Fall 2011 NAME______________________________ 1) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of freestanding birth centers. The advantages are that they offer a homelike atmosphere. They have conveniences such as a kitchen for family members. The disadvantages are that many freestanding birthing centers do not have adequate technology and medical care readily available if complications to the mother or fetus arise. 2)
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NURSING (NU) {NURS} L/R 061. Biologically-Based Chemistry. (A) Lafferty-Della Valle.Prerequisite(s): One year of high school general chemistry or its equivalent. 0.5 course units A contextual approach will be used in studying the concepts in General‚ Organic and Biological Chemistry that are foundational to an understanding of normal cellular processes. Topics that will be covered include measurements‚ atomic structure‚ bonding‚ chemical reactions‚ properties of gases and liquids‚ solutions‚ equilibrium
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Document for Public Consultation Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO) No. ___ Series of 2009 SUBJECT: POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM In accordance with pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722‚ otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1994 and pursuant to Commission en Banc Resolution No. __ dated March __‚ 2009 and for the purpose of rationalizing Nursing
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DAS LVN FINAL STUDY GUIDE 1. Cardiac Catheterization (dye): 1333 Cardiac Catheterization: A cardiac catheterization is performed to obtain information about congenital or acquired heart defects‚ measure oxygen concentration‚ determine cardiac output‚ or assess the status of the heart’s structures and chambers. It may be performed during an angio cardiogram to study the function of the heart or blood supply or to diagnose congenital anomalies or valvular disease. Therapeutic treatments may be done
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PREPARED BY IRFAN MIR ---- USMLE STEP 2 CK KICK THE BOARDS BEFORE U CONSIDER THESE NOTES PLZ READ THIS. CONTENTS NOTES FROM KAPLAN Q BOOK & MOCK EXAM ---------------------------------------------- page 2 - 24 NOTES FROM PASSING STEP 2CK 2009 - 2010 ------------------------------------------------- page 24 - 65 NOTES FROM KAPLAN REVIEW BOOK 2009 --------------------------------------------------- page 65 - 134 NOTES FORM UW Q BANK 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
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KEY TERMS a-‚ an- = no‚ not (as in anemia}. AAA – abdominal aortic aneurysm. AAA – diagnostic arthroscopy‚ operative arthroscopy‚ and operative arthrotomy. A&P – anterior and posterior vaginal repair Ab‚ ab – abortion. ab- = away from. abate – to lessen or decrease. abdomen – the anterior portion of the body between the thorax and the pelvis. abdomin/o = abdomen (as in abdominocentesis). abdominal – pertaining to the abdomen. abdominal cavity – contains organs such as the stomach
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Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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