Introduces the components of the respiratory system, discussing the respiratory organs and their function.
This program has been revised to show updated examples of monitoring strips, and clarify terms and nursing practices. OVERVIEW While most births occur naturally and without complication, some do not. The labor and delivery nurse must be able to use ...
Labor is the apt term to describe the birthing process, which is laborious and painful. Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control describes how the body responds to pain during labor, and provides a detailed overview of the different pain relief techniques ...
Demonstrates proper hand washing and hand decontamination using alcohol-based agents; describes action required for observing Standard precautions, and demonstrates handling of equipment and supplies used in providing patient care in ways that help ...
Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perform to prevent this from occu...
This video discusses and describes the various types of IV access and their uses, including advantages, disadvantages, and safety precautions. It discusses the role of the nurse with regard to central lines. It also describes infusion procedures usi...
While most women have healthy, straightforward pregnancies, some will experience significant complications. This program provides an overview of some of the more common complications of pregnancy and offers information about how these challenges can...
This program focuses on the physiological and emotional changes a woman goes through during pregnancy, and includes information that can assist the nurse in caring and reassuring her pregnant patients. Patient history and prenatal care is also discu...
Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery is designed to familiarize nurses with the labor process and introduce guidelines and practices that can be used to manage the process and help ensure good delivery outcomes for patients.
Some women experience no problem giving birth to their babies. Others have difficulty and need assistance. Common procedures used to assist a baby's birth include forceps delivery, vacuum extraction and cesarean section. This course provides an over...