Obstetric And Gynecologic Emergencies An Issue Of Critical Care Clinics

This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies in the ICU. Articles include: Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation in the Pregnant Patient, Anesthetic Complications in Pregnancy, Neurologic Complications in Pregnancy, Renal Failure in Pregnancy, Management Complex Cardiac Issues in the Pregnant Patient, Liver Failure in Pregnancy, Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy, Ethical Issues in Pregnancy, and more!

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.

This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies in the ICU. Articles include: Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation in the Pregnant Patient, Anesthetic Complications in Pregnancy, Neurologic Complications in Pregnancy, Renal Failure in Pregnancy, Management Complex Cardiac Issues in the Pregnant Patient, Liver Failure in Pregnancy, Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy, Ethical Issues in Pregnancy, and more!

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Henry Galan and Patricia Huguelet bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This issue provides a comprehensive overview of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, with emphasis on standards of practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert authors discuss how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, and treat an emergency. Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including hypertensive crisis in pregnancy; sexual assault/domestic violence; evaluation and management of heavy vaginal bleeding (non-cancerous); first trimester miscarriage; simulation in Ob/Gyn emergencies; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on emergencies in obstetrics and gynecology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

A new edition of the proven guide to providing emergency care for mothers-to-be in acute medical distress Now in its sixth edition, Critical Care Obstetrics offers an authoritative guide to what might go seriously wrong with a pregnancy and delivery and explains how to manage grave complications. Written by an international panel of experts, this updated and revised edition contains the most recent advances in the field as well as recommendations for treating common complications such as bleeding, thrombosis, trauma, acute infection, airway problems and drug reactions in a pregnant patient. This important guide offers the information needed to enable the early-on recognition of life-threatening conditions and the use of immediate life-saving treatments in emergency situations. The techniques and procedures outlined help to maximise the survival prospects of both the mother and fetus. The authors offer an accessible text for any healthcare professional responsible for the care and management of pregnant women and their unborn children. Critical Care Obstetrics is a vital resource that: Contains a clear guide for early recognition of conditions which may prove life threatening Offers new information on Analgesia and sedation; Imaging and interventional radiology in pregnancy; Oxygen therapy; and Pulmonary hypertension Presents protocols for implementing life-saving treatments in emergency situations Written by international experts in emergency obstetric medicine Designed for use by obstetricians and obstetrician and gynecology trainees, Critical Care Obstetrics is the updated guide to the management of serious conditions in pregnancy and delivery.

The second part of Dr. Wu's Ultrasound edition has more topics covered by an expert panel of authors. Topics discussed include ocular ultrasound, basic procedures, musculoskeletal, deep vein thrombosis, advanced procedures, and OB/GYN!

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics guest edited by Drs. Kathleen Wittels and Sara Sommerkamp focuses on OB/GYN emergencies. It features article topics such as: Emergencies in early pregnancy, Hypertension in pregnancy, Complications in late pregnancy, Trauma in pregnancy, Cardiovascular disasters in pregnancy, Precipitous and difficult deliveries, Ultrasound in pregnancy, and Gynecologic infections.