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Find real-world, clinically useful information on all aspects of electronic fetal monitoring! Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 10th Edition, is an evidence-based resource on fetal heart rate monitoring for all clinicians ― whether you are a nurse, a physician, or a midwife, a student or an instructor, this guide has information crucial to your practice. Designed specifically for the clinical environment, it provides a single source for interpretation and management of electronic fetal monitoring in labor and delivery, the intensive care unit, inpatient antepartum units, or the obstetric or midwifery office. Compact format with vibrant two-color design offers quick and easy access to key information. Prioritization of fetal heart rate and uterine activity assessment, interpretation, and clinical management, grounded in evidence-based practice and current literature, guides you in delivering focused, effective care. Explanations of the relationship between specific fetal heart rate patterns and fetal acidemia provide critical insights for managing condition-specific care. Guidance for safe and competent care is reinforced through patient safety and risk management strategies, illustrated by case studies and legal commentary. Comprehensive guidance on best practices for accurate and timely electronic fetal monitoring documentation covers essential components of fetal heart rate and uterine activity assessment to support clear communication, informed clinical decisions, and legal compliance. Overview of contemporary obstetric models of care ― ranging from midwifery-led to physician-led and collaborative approaches ― highlights their impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Appendix on reviewing electronic fetal monitor tracings serves as a valuable reference and a test bank of questions to aid in certification preparation and knowledge reinforcement. Renowned author team