Gynecological Emergencies

Practical guide to diagnosis and management of gynaecological emergencies Fully revised second edition featuring latest advances and many new topics Covers disorders in all age groups, from adolescence and puberty, to reproductive age and post-menopausal Includes discussion on ethical and medicolegal issues Highly illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts and tables

The unique aspect of this book is collection of 100 true case scenarios as one sees them in the casualty, the main objective being to provide a convenient source of information in the emergency hour. The book constitutes 43 chapters into three sections. In this book the first dealing with commonly encountered emergency situations in obstetrics, the second dealing with emergency situations in gynecology and the third dealing with situations common to both Obstetrics and gynecology. Each chapter is well laid out and written in an easy-to-understand format. The book is written with focus on practical and academic needs of both postgraduate students and practicing consultants. It provides a convenient source of information and a practical guideline for ready reference in the management of challenging emergency situations in the casualty."

This highly practical text on gynecologic emergencies includes sonographic findings and laparascopic investigations and management for point-of-care assessment. Gynecologists, emergency physicians, and other providers will find this an invaluable resource for information on what to do in a crisis.

Revised and updated for its Fourth Edition, this practical, portable, and affordable handbook is designed for rapid reference in the office or emergency room. It focuses on diagnosis and treatment of common emergencies in female patients and features numerous treatment algorithms, bulleted lists, and tables, plus ample illustrations including ultrasound. Coverage addresses all emergent conditions and non-emergent problems, such as sexually transmitted diseases, that frequently present in emergency departments. This edition has been updated to address current challenges such as complications arising from medical and surgical abortion, medical and psychological problems arising from sexual assault and other gynecologic traumas, and emergent conditions due to chemical-biological warfare.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Joelle Borhart and Dr. Rebecca Bavolek, is dedicated to Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies. Topics include: Nonpregnant vaginal bleeding; Sexually transmitted infections; Genital complaints at extremes of age; Acute pelvic pain; Complications in early pregnancy; Complications of assisted reproductive technology; Vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy; Precipitous delivery; Postpartum emergencies; Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; Trauma in pregnancy; Cardiovascular emergencies in pregnancy; and Resuscitation in pregnancy.

Designed to quickly provide practical advice on the emergency care of the pregnant patient, plus how to provide emergency gynecologic care to children, adolescents, and women of all ages, the book's distinctive format logically organizes information first by age group, and second, according to signs and symptoms. Within these groups, the authors discuss those disorders common to the age group. Bulleted, high-yield facts begin each chapter, and diagnostic and treatment guidelines quickly locate essential "how to" information.

Dr. Benrubi's acclaimed clinical reference, Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies, has now been revised and reformatted into a portable, affordable, and practical handbook. Designed for rapid reference in the emergent care setting, the handbook features numerous treatment algorithms, bulleted lists, and tables.Coverage includes all emergent conditions and non-emergent problems, such as STDs, that frequently present in emergency departments. Each chapter focuses on diagnosis and treatment and includes at least one treatment algorithm. Many chapters from the text have been rewritten to reflect current practice, and new chapters on crisis intervention, urologic emergencies, and emergency contraception have been added.

The second edition of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a practical and accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology, from the immediately life-threatening to the smaller but urgent problems that may arise. Designed around the symptoms and signs with which the patient presents to the hospital, this handbook explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, or treat an emergency. The 'Obstetric emergencies' section covers topics from early pregnancy through to post-delivery complications, whilst the 'Gynaecologic emergencies' section addresses those issues that could potentially pose a threat to a women's fertility or even her life. Addressing new topics on issues that have become more prevalent, such as substance misuse in pregnancy, and violence against women and children, the second edition of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an essential read. A new topic on 'preoperative assessment' outlines how to manage consent, the risks, benefits, and what the patient should expect.