Library
In this section, you will find articles and guidelines that are behind our procedures and protocols. It may also include articles that discuss other aspects of nursing other than bedside nursing care. Keep in mind, that there is A LOT of literature out there and that these are only a few articles that hopefully can answer some of your questions. Also, consider that many guidelines exists and we might have selected the one(s) that will best serve our population. If you are interested in in a particular procedure/protocol, you are invited to look at the references list a the end of the protocols we have or let me know and I will look into it :D -Elisabeth
Transformational Leadership
Organisations constantly face changes that require adaptive and flexible leadership. This short article focuses on transformational leadership and its application to nursing.
ACOG's Perinatal Mental Health Recommendations
ACOG's 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines for screening and diagnosis of mental health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.
Improving Outcomes Through Mentorship on All Levels of Nursing
High-quality, effective
mentorship can be a valuable tool in recruiting and retaining nurses as well as improving job satisfaction. However, it must be understood that effective mentorship begins with the organizational culture and must have organizational buy-in to be successful.
Intrapartum and Postpartum Bladder Management: The Poor Relation of Modern Obstetrics
Poor bladder care in labour and the postnatal period is a risk factor for the development of pelvic floor disorders, in particular voiding dysfunction, which can have a long-lasting detrimental impact on a woman's quality of life, physical and mental wellbeing
Romero Protocol
Antibiotic Treatment of Amniotic Fluid sludge
Although the relationship between AF sludge with preterm delivery and infection or inflammation in the amniotic cavity has been ex-tensively investigated, few studies have reported on the antibiotic treatment of AF sludge. This study evaluates the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment in these patients and describe the pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.
Outpatient Antenatal Fetal Surveillance
ACOG Committee Opinion
This Committee opinion offers guidance about indications for timing and frequency of antenatal fetal surveillance in the outpatient setting.