Handbook Of Fetal Medicine

Handbook of Fetal Medicine provides a concise and practical guide to the modern management of normal pregnancy and the at-risk fetus. Comprehensive in scope, in an easy-to-use format, the book provides guidance on a wide range of conditions, best practice management strategies and treatment options in maternal-fetal medicine. Each system-based chapter has a brief introduction on embryology and discusses the key genetic developments and relevant developmental abnormalities. The book begins by addressing genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, and goes on to consider skeletal and bodily system abnormalities. All key management points are highlighted and data on long-term outcomes are provided. This book will appeal to maternal-fetal medicine specialists, subspecialty trainees, obstetricians and midwives as a useful practical reference tool in daily practice. It is particularly suitable for trainees in Obstetrics & Gynaecology preparing for the post graduate examinations.

Problems in early pregnancy are among the most common conditions in gynecology and - with management becoming less invasive and depending more on accurate ultrasound and a good understanding of serum biochemistry - many countries now recommend that all maternity units have an early pregnancy section dedicated to managing these conditions. In additi

This practical handbook provides detailed guidelines on prescribing drugs in all classes and for a wide variety of diseases and disorders during pregnancy, with numerous boxes and tables to assist understanding. CONTENTS: Introduction to Drugs in Pregnancy * Antimicrobials during Pregnancy: Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, and Parasitic Indications * Cardiovascular Drugs during Pregnancy * Endocrine Disorders, Contraception, and Hormone Therapy during Pregnancy: Embryotoxic versus Fetal Effects * Antiasthma Agents during Pregnancy * Anesthetic Agents and Surgery during Pregnancy * Antineoplastic Drugs during Pregnancy * Analgesics during Pregnancy * Anticonvulsant Drugs during Pregnancy * Psychotropic Use during Pregnancy * Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Expectorants during Pregnancy * Nutritional and Dietary Supplementation during Pregnancy * Use of Dermatologics during Pregnancy * Drug Overdoses during Pregnancy * Miscellaneous Drugs during Pregnancy: Tocolytics, Immunosuppressants, and Biologic Therapeutics * Substance Abuse during Pregnancy * Online Support Material

This book mainly aims to provide information on growth and development of fetus, congenital abnormalities, maternal diseases, prenatal diagnosis, management of IUGR, twin pregnancy including studies on fetal medical, gene and surgical therapy The recent advances in prenatal diagnosis of genetic disease, fetoscopic technique and fetal transplantation are no longer considered hurdles for in-utero clinical testing A multi-disciplinary team consisting of geneticists, radiologists, pediatric surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists handles fetal medical and surgical procedures. This handbook guides obstetricians to diagnose and manage fetal abnormality in-utero

This comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, investigation, counselling and management of fetal abnormalities and disorders offers practical clinical guidance to decision making. Highly illustrated throughout in an easy-to-read, algorithm format this book is for all maternal-fetal care specialists and allied healthcare professionals in fetal care.

This timely handbook covers all areas of maternal fetal medicine, focusing on prevention, preconceptional care, prenatal screening and diagnosis, obstetric and gynaecological management and laboratory values both normal and abnormal. A convenient guide to the period from pregnancy through labor and delivery, it incorporates a wealth of photographs, tables and diagrams. The end of each chapter provides trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology and medical students with a rapid self-assessment facility.

This handbook is intended to provide the practicing obstetrician with succinct, clinically focused and easily retrievable information regarding both the maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy.