Norplant guidelines for family planning service programs : a problem-solving reference manual

Six thin, flexible capsules made of a soft, rubber-like material and filled with a synthetic hormone are inserted just under the skin of a woman"s upper arm by means of a minor surgical procedure. The purpose of this manual is to provide physicians, nurses, and midwives with essential information on how to use Norplant safely. Instructions are arranged according to the sequence in which clients are usually cared for -- starting with general counseling, client assessment, insertion of the capsules, follow-up care, management of side effects and health problems, and concluding with capsule removal. A section on the basics of organizing and managing Norplant services is also included. The material is provided in concise modules for ease in learning and recall; each module includes references. Appendices include guidelines for family planning counseling and instructions for processing reusable gloves and for decontaminating and cleaning instruments, needles, syringes, and linens.