Managing Complications In Childbirth And Pregnancy

The emphasis of the manual is on rapid assessment and decision making. The clinical action steps are based on clinical assessment with limited reliance on laboratory or other tests and most are possible in a variety of clinical settings.

This text examines the full range of challenges in general obstetrics, medical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, fetal disease, & management of labour & delivery. The authors present an evidence-based approach to the available management options, equipping you with the most appropriate strategy for each patient.

This book draws on recently acquired knowledge to provide the reader with comprehensive, up-to-date information on the full range of obstetric complications that may be encountered during the third trimester of pregnancy and puerperium. For each complication, risk factors and clinical presentation are described and detailed guidance is provided on the appropriate treatment. The lucid text is complemented by a wealth of images, diagrams, flow charts, and drawings. The volume has been compiled in collaboration with a large group of gynecologists, obstetricians and internationally renowned scientists to provide an essential guide. Accordingly, the book is of interest to practitioners across the world, enabling them to deepen their knowledge and to refine their approach to complications in daily clinical practice.

This richly illustrated book draws on recently acquired knowledge to provide the reader with comprehensive, up-to-date information on the full range of obstetric complications that may be encountered during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. For all complications, including those potentially involved in malpractice issues, risk factors and clinical presentation are described and detailed guidance is provided on the appropriate treatment. The lucid text is complemented by a wealth of images, diagrams, flow charts, and drawings. The volume has been compiled in collaboration with a large group of gynecologists, obstetricians and internationally renowned scientists to provide an essential guide. Accordingly, this book will be a valuable tool for every obstetrician and gynecologist. Practitioners across the world will be enabled to deepen their knowledge and to refine their approach to complications in daily clinical practice.

[headline] A portable, pocket-sized manual based on the world's leading obstetrics text-revised and updated! All the key facts, diagnostic tools, and treatment guidelines from the trusted Williams Manual of Obstetrics are right in the palm of your hand with this streamlined, carry-anywhere sourcebook. Inside, you'll find the rigorously referenced, evidence-based approach of the classic parent text, presented in a condensed format for easy access. The first section-packed with practical, at-a-glance information-takes you through the crucial steps for managing uncomplicated pregnancy. The remainder of the manual focuses on complications of illness during pregnancy or caused by pregnancy and difficulties of post-partum management. Features Essential information on: Prenatal screening guidelines Medication use in pregnancy Hypertension disorders in pregnancy Pain management dosages Procedures for complicated labor and delivery, hemoglobinopathies, and more! Increased emphasis on complicated pregnancies and difficult-to-recall facts Reorganized into 3 key sections: Obstetrical Complications Due to Pregnancy; Medical and Surgical Complications During Pregnancy; Complications in the Fetus or Newborn Infant

High Risk Pregnancy examines the full range of challenges in general obstetrics, medical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, fetal disease, and management of labor and delivery. Drs. David James, Philip J. Steer, Carl P. Weiner, Bernard Gonik, Caroline Crowther, and Stephen Robson present an evidence-based approach to the available management options, equipping you with the most appropriate strategy for each patient. This comprehensive reference features the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, as well as more than 100 videos of imaging and monitoring. giving you easy access to the resources you need to manage high risk pregnancies. Prepare for clinical challenges and save time in addressing them thanks to expert advice on treatment options from international contributors. Find and apply the information you need quickly and easily through a consistent organization and at-a-glance summary boxes that discuss evidence-based management options. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with links to Medline. View over 140 videos of detailed fetal imaging and monitoring that aid in diagnoses. Tap into recent developments in treatment and management in four new chapters—Global Maternal & Perinatal Health Issues; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Surveillance of the Fetus and its Indications; and Training for Obstetric Emergencies. Apply new evidence-based management options to treat genetic and constitutional factors leading to a high-risk pregnancy (such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiac disease) through new and expanded coverage of these increasingly common presentations. Reference pregnancy-relevant laboratory values with an updated and comprehensive appendix on "Normal Values in Pregnancy." Effectively manage patients newly diagnosed with hematologic and immunologic malignancies, and explore the available drug options. Confirm your diagnoses with greater confidence thanks to full-color images throughout the text.