Indigenous culture and health
3.2 Indigenous culture and health The word Indigenous, meaning native, is used to describe the ancient or native population of a country. Indigenous populations have almost always been affected by…
PEDIATRICS
Failure to thrive
3.7 Failure to thrive Daryl Efron Satisfactory growth is a key marker of good health in infancy and early childhood, and so the failure of a child to grow as…
Child health in a global context
1.2 Child health in a global context Trevor Duke Introduction In the 20th century there were dramatic reductions in child mortality and general improvements in child health in Western countries….
Essentials
Essentials CPR Before beginning basic life support, CPR, or rescue breathing, activate the appropriate code team. Adult or adolescent Check for unresponsiveness Gently shake and shout, “Are you okay?” Call…
Postpartum
Postpartum Highlighting the phases of the postpartum period This chart summarizes the three phases of the postpartum period as identified by Reva Rubin. Phase Maternal behavior and tasks Taking in…
Intrapartum
Intrapartum Types of spontaneous abortion Spontaneous abortions occur without medical intervention and in various ways. Complete abortion The uterus passes all products of conception. Minimal bleeding usually accompanies complete abortion…
