The physiology of pregnancy affects the pharmacokinetics of medications used in pregnant and lactating women. Certain medications can reach the foetus and cause harm. Help keep pregnant and lactating women safe by
Understanding Applied Pharmacology for Specific Medications used in Maternity Services
For Clinical Update for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses & Midwives
You will:
- Increase your awareness of the area of pharmaco-vigilance through monitoring
- Learn how to evaluate drugs through assessment of medications administered
- Be able to detect early potential adverse events.
Outline of Study Day
- Physiology of pain – what happens to the body in pain, how to identify and interpret pain
- Basic pharmacology to understand how drugs are dispersed in the body
- Why specific groups of drugs are used in what situations and the practical application of the following drugs
- Methadone
- Oxycodone/Morphine
- Clonidine
- Tramadol
- Antihypertensives
- NSAIDs/Panadol
Clinical Update (NZ) Ltd is currently applying to Midwifery Council for point’s allocation for this training day and the previous medication study day.
About the Presenters:
(Anecita) Gigi Lim RCN, BscNsg, DipScPharm
MHSc
Senior Lecturer Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, School
of Nursing, University of Auckland
Gigi is a well known expert in medication and medication management. As
a Registered Nurse she found it difficult to understand how medications
worked so became a pharmacist. The knowledge of both nursing and
medications makes for a powerful and extremely knowlegable presenter who
is able to relate to the clinical setting. A rare combination of
skill and knowledge that is hugely beneficial to health care.
Fran Storr RN MN Lecturer Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Nurse Specialist at National Womens Health, Auckland City Hospital: Fran has a special interest in medications and pain management and is passionate about ensuring both mothers and babies have the best experience possible and are cared with the utmost skill, care and dignity.
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Once registered you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance. Substitutions
are accepted
Payment must be made before attendance of the training unless prior arrangements have been made.
Testimonials from other sessions:
“Found the totally the day totally stimulating. Great presenters.” - Anonymous
“Looking forward to another full day of drugs effects and use. One of the best study days I have attended and so relevant to my job.” - Pip Martin
“Found the day stimulating and thought provoking. Both presenters very good and helped the audience. Left me wanting more!!” - Jenni Churton
“Very interesting day, very informative, learnt heaps. Not long enough. Looking forward to follow-up.” - Lorraine Rodda
“Absolutely enthralling listening to Gigi. Excellent. Easy to understand.” - Barbara Fay ADHB
“Fantastic presenter making for a very enjoyable day.” - Betty Byrnes
“Very good and applicable to the clinical setting.” - Maritoni R Gorgonia ADHB
Excellent day – each session interesting, interactive. Great having Plunket input in one session. All need to be on the one page. Good networking with colleagues from other hospitals and institutions.” - Marg Stanley
“Excellent. Well worth coming up from Huntly for.” - Julia Holman
“One of the best study days I have attended.” - Bev Munday
“Conference update on new practices/trends in maternity care all very informative and relevant to practice.” - Nicholle Kucija
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