Breastfeeding Report Card
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Summer Hunt Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
Sharing the Wisdom of Nursing by Writing for Publication
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Nurses share their experiences, wisdom and insights through storytelling. Writing these stories for publication can serve to extend the reach of nursing practice. Writing for publication is a skill that all nurses can develop. It could be considered a professional obligation, as well as an act of generosity. The process of writing involves selecting a topic, working through an initial draft, reviewing, revising and finally submitting for publication. For the nursing profession to contribute fully to the advancement of health care, nurses need to present themselves as competent, thoughtful leaders able to express t...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Raymond J. Bingham Tags: Evidence Matters Source Type: research
Potential Drug Interaction Between Rho(D) Immune Globulin and Live Virus Vaccine
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Women often receive Rho(D) immune globulin as well as a live virus vaccine in the immediate postpartum period. The immune globulin product has the potential to interfere with appropriate immune response to the vaccine. Here we describe our approach to identifying and following up on this often overlooked potential drug interaction. DOI: 10.1111/1751‐486X.12165 (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy Holmes, Debra Wright Tags: In Practice Source Type: research
A Potential Method to Lower Risk for Surgical Site Infection During Cesarean Birth
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It's common practice to use a preparation containing chlorhexidine to prepare the surgical site before cesarean birth. We observed an interaction between ultrasound gel, used for electronic fetal heart monitoring before birth, and chlorhexidine. This interaction creates the potential for surgical site infection. Using isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly remove all gel before application of chlorhexidine was associated with reduced rates of postsurgical infection at our institution. DOI: 10.1111/1751‐486X.12164 (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Laura S. Lucas, Frank R. Witter Tags: In Practice Source Type: research
Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in the Newborn Nursery
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Maternal drug use and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are being seen across the United States. NAS occurs with withdrawal disturbances in response to the cessation of the pregnancy exposure. The clinical presentation of a newborn with NAS can include gastrointestinal, neurologic, vasomotor and respiratory symptoms. Assessment of newborns with NAS can often present as a challenge to maternal‐child nurses. Treatment can include supportive care as well as pharmacologic therapies. DOI: 10.1111/j.1751‐486X.12163 (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Valarie Artigas Tags: 28 Days Source Type: research
A Cost‐Effective Approach to Simulation‐Based Team Training in Obstetrics
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Many larger facilities regularly stage obstetric drills in modern simulation departments equipped with expensive simulators. Despite lacking these resources, we wanted to provide effective simulation training at our rural hospital. A team of clinicians and educators developed a cost‐effective and time‐efficient simulation drill for nurses, which included both a didactic review and a simulation day. The drill included obstetric providers and incorporated scenarios for shoulder dystocia, neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage. This was a successful multidisciplinary learning experience that was high in...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Melanie Chichester, Nicole J. Hall, Terri L. Wyatt, Rosemarie Pomilla Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Facilitating Skin‐to‐Skin Contact in the Operating Room After Cesarean Birth
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We implemented an evidence‐based practice change to provide early skin‐to‐skin contact (SSC) in nonemergent, full‐term cesarean surgical births among low‐risk healthy women. There were three aims of this project: (1) To develop a protocol for health care professionals’ roles in providing SSC in the operating room; (2) To implement the protocol; and (3) To evaluate the process of implementation of the evidence‐based intervention. The “champion team” concept was crucial to the project's success. DOI: 10.1111/1751‐486X.12161 (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan Stone, Lyn Prater, Rebecca Spencer Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Addressing Sexual Violence Through Preventive Nursing Practice
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Approximately 1 in 20 women will experience sexual violence at some point in her life. The negative health consequences to women can be serious and lifelong, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to declare sexual violence a public health problem. Nurses, in their provision of care to individuals and communities, can contribute to improved outcomes related to the problem of sexual violence through the application of preventive care practices. DOI: 10.1111/1751‐486X.12160 (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Denise Callahan Long Tags: Feature Source Type: research
A Pilot Study of Prenatal Care Visits Blended Group and Individual for Women With Low Income
This article presents the findings of a pilot study that examined maternal knowledge acquisition and subsequent changes in self‐efficacy and satisfaction with care. Suggestions for future use of a blended model for the delivery of prenatal care are shared. DOI: 10.1111/1751‐486X.12159 (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Breanna Lathrop, Ursula A. Pritham Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Aspirin Prophylaxis for Preeclampsia
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Laurie LaRusso Tags: On the Edge Source Type: research
How to Help Women at Risk for Acute Stress Disorder After Childbirth
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For some women, childbirth is a traumatic experience that results in significant mental and emotional distress. Whether owing to birth complications, postpartum events such as hemorrhage or pre‐existing risk factors such as past history of sexual abuse or rape, the emotional effects of childbirth trauma can lead to acute stress disorder (ASD). To provide the best care for women after childbirth, it's imperative that nurses be able to identify signs of ASD and intervene appropriately. There are many things nurses can do to help women in what could be the most vulnerable time of their lives. DOI: 10.1111/1751‐48...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - December 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Flaum Hall Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
When Joy and Grief Collide
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - October 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Towne Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
The Magic of Nursing Excellence Celebrated With Awards at AWHONN Annual Convention
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - October 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: News and Views Source Type: research
Spreading the Word About New Pregnancy Terms
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - October 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Summer Hunt Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
Water Immersion in Neonatal Bereavement Photography
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Water immersion in neonatal bereavement photography is a new technique intended to enhance the quality of the photographs provided to families following their loss. Water immersion appears to be most helpful following a second trimester fetal demise. This technique can be used by nurses, professional photographers and others in addition to more traditional neonatal bereavement photography. It does not require special skills or equipment and can be implemented in virtually any perinatal setting. The enhanced quality of photographs produced with this method can potentially provide a source of comfort to grieving fam...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - October 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Heather Duffey Tags: In Practice Source Type: research
