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Book ID Asin: 0323401570
Book Title: Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Nursing Pocket Guides)
Book Author: Lisa A. Miller CNM JD,David Miller,Rebecca L. Cypher
Book Format: unknown Book Price: unknown
Book Category: Books, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Medicine & Health Sciences and unknown
Book Rating: 367 ratings

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• Best Sellers Rank: #373,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #106 in Women's Health Nursing (Books)

• Customer Reviews:
  4.8 out of 5 stars 367 ratings

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Book Review

Name: Jennifer Contreras
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Passed exam
Date: Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
Review: This book covered everything that was on the external fetal monitoring exam. I passed it on the first try and was even confident when I finished the test. I recommended it to all my co-workers.

Name: KK
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Evidence based and current - includes research, theory and practice application
Date: Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016
Review: This is a good review of fetal monitoring using updated evidence-based standards. The references are up to date, current terminology is explained and out of date terminology is noted along with reasons (e.g. lack of evidence) for discontinuing said terminology. Each chapter builds upon information in previous chapters in a logical and succinct manner.

One specific comment that I have: Chapter 6 describes the 3-tier fetal heart rate classification system as well as an ABCD plan for FHR assessment and management. Miller refers to and summarizes the 2013 Clark et al article regarding management of Category II FHR tracings - and while the summary is helpful, it is long and wordy. Perhaps for copyright reasons, the Clark et al algorithms could not be included in the Miller book; the algorithms are visually more easy to follow than are the long narratives (particularly on pages 156 - 158).

Lastly, while it is generally understood that the focus of the book is on electronic fetal heart rate monitoring, it would be helpful to expand the chapter dedicated to intermittent auscultation. I'd love to see an analysis of different auscultation methods ranging from the hand-held doppler to perhaps the age old Pinard! As well, it would be great to include a visual algorithm detailing how to manage abnormalities ascertained with IA.

In summary, this is a great resource for professionals who care for pregnant women. The book is pocket sized and could easily be used (almost) at the bedside. It is a valuable addition to my library.

Name: Suzanne
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not a quick work reference, better for studying
Date: Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
Review: This is more like a small textbook than a nicely summarized, easy to read "pocket guide." I was hoping I could use this as a quick reference at work, but since it genuinely reads like a textbook and isn't that easy to navigate... you'll need to really sit down and study. The information is great, but it wasn't the work tool I was hoping for. If you need something to really study from, this is a good option.

Name: TEH
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good but not complete
Date: Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
Review: I used this to prepare for my RNC EFM exam. While it was helpful and I actually learned a lot, it was by no means comprehensive enough to prepare for that exam. I read and studied this book cover to cover and there were a lot of things on the test that were not in the book. If I were to do it again I would use this book and maybe another similar book to cover all the material.

Name: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Helpful and Thorough
Date: Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
Review: A very helpful and thorough guide. Purchased prior to taking the Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification for RNs... passed on my first try! This book makes understanding the physiology behind fetal heart rate tracings very easy and clear.

Name: jennifer soady
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Genius
Date: Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
Review: Lisa Miller is a genius.

Name: EREKA SINGLETON
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great guide!!
Date: Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
Review: This book was extremely helpful. It had the information that I needed to successfully complete my C-EFM. It was very easy to understand and read.

Name: M. Boal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great resource for any health care provider in OB.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016
Review: This book was extremely helpful. I purchased it before I took Lisa Miller's EFM advanced review course and I definitely benefitted from reading it ahead of time. The practice review in the back of the book was a good guideline of where I needed to focus my study. I recommend this pocket guide no matter what your OB experience is.

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