Update on Newborn Screening
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: News and Views Source Type: research
Updated Obstetric Hemorrhage Toolkit
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Summer Hunt Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
A Cultural Immersion Experience in Indonesia for U.S. Nursing Students
Abstract
Cultural immersion experiences as part of the education of health care professionals are important as our global focus expands through technology, natural disasters, pandemics, wars and the mobility of the world population. This is the story of a recent cultural immersion experience to Indonesia by U.S. nursing students. Student groups each chose an Indonesian health topic for an in‐depth focus. Students critically evaluated published research and discussed evidence‐based practice ideas applicable to their selected health issues. Using this knowledge, they developed PICO posters for presentation at an internat...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Joan E. Edwards Tags: Beyond Borders Source Type: research
Changes to Pregnancy and Lactation Risk Labeling for Prescription Drugs
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Safe medication use by women during pregnancy and lactation is an area of concern for women and their health care providers. In December 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule on new labeling changes, which go into effect in June 2015 and eliminate the current letter system of A‐D, X. The new labeling will include a summary of risks to using the medication during pregnancy and lactation, and supporting data and relevant information to assist health care providers in counseling pregnant and lactating women. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Heidi Collins Fantasia, Allyssa L. Harris Tags: Rx Source Type: research
What Parents Need to Know About Vitamin K Administration at Birth
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Prophylactic treatment of newborns with intramuscular vitamin K has been the standard of care for many years in the United States. However, instances of parental refusal of routine prophylaxis are currently on the rise. Refusal of routine prophylaxis can have serious long‐term neurodevelopmental consequences for some newborns, who may subsequently develop vitamin K deficiency‐associated hemorrhagic disease of the newborn (HDN). (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Sandra Bellini Tags: 28 Days Source Type: research
Long‐Acting Reversible Contraception for Adolescents
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In 2013 and 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publicized its recommendations for the use of long‐acting reversible contraception (LARC) (including intrauterine devices and implants) as first‐line, highly effective options for pregnancy prevention. The use of LARC by adolescents has had growing support by national health and women's health organizations. Ongoing research is beginning to uncover facilitators and barriers to LARC use in adolescents. The purpose of this column is to highlight two recent U.S.‐based studies in which researchers examined perspectives related to and factors ...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Holly B. Fontenot, Heidi Collins Fantasia Tags: A Second Look Source Type: research
Myasthenia Gravis in Pregnancy
Abstract
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease and is the most common disorder of neuromuscular transmission. MG is caused by a defect in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles in which communication from nerves to muscles is interrupted at the neuromuscular junction. This interruption can cause significant impact to muscle functions, which can have serious consequences for a pregnant woman, especially during labor. This brief article, which is meant to be used as an easy‐reference tool in the clinical setting, examines the disease process and its effect on the antepartum, intrapartu...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Cheryl K. Roth, Sarah Dent, Kyle McDevitt Tags: In Practice Source Type: research
Care of the Childbearing Family With Intrauterine Fetal Demise
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Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), or stillbirth, is the death of a fetus greater than 20 weeks gestation. Several factors contribute to risk for IUFD, although in many cases the exact etiology is unknown. Nurses are a vital part of the interdisciplinary health care team caring for families with IUFD, who require timely and sensitive care to enable an uncomplicated birth and grieving process. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeanann Sousou, Claire Smart Tags: CNE Feature Source Type: research
The Meaning of Food and Multicultural Implications for Perinatal Palliative Care
This article considers the clinical and cultural ramifications of infant feeding decisions when a shift occurs from curative interventions to palliative care. (Source: AWHONN Lifelines)
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Melanie Chichester, Charlotte Wool Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Health Care Workers’ Beliefs and Practices Around Pap Screening for Adolescents Seeking Contraception
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Adolescents often avoid seeing a health care provider to obtain contraception because they do not want to undergo a pelvic exam and Pap screening for fear of stress, pain or embarrassment. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to study health care workers, attitudes and beliefs about Pap screening and to educate them on the latest evidence‐based guidelines, with the hope of ultimately decreasing unnecessary screening. Results showed a modest reduction in the frequency of Pap screening; however, many adolescents continued to undergo unnecessary Pap screening. The reluctance of health care workers to...
Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Gabzdyl, Janet L. Engstrom, Barbara L. McFarlin Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Maternal Interaction With Preterm Infants
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 8, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Hellwig Tags: On the Edge Source Type: research
Caring for Adolescents on Their Journey to Adulthood
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - June 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary C. Brucker Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
It's the Little Things
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Lori Wenner Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Severe Maternal Morbidity and Sentinel Events
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: News and Views Source Type: research
New Report on Physiologic Birth
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Source: AWHONN Lifelines - April 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Summer Hunt Tags: Bulletin Board Source Type: research
