Full Description
A highly illustrated, practical book covering the obstetric and surgical procedures used in intrapartum care, including commonly used procedures such as assisted vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum delivery) and more rare techniques such as major vessel ligation and embolization and internal podalic version. The authors take a step-by-step approach to each technique and includes 'tips' and 'pointers' that only an experienced obstetrician would be able to describe. The book is enlivened by the inclusion of short, relevant 'historical highlights'- readers should find these enlightening and entertaining, providing a link with the original Munro Kerr text.Focuses on the intrapartum aspects of obstetric practice - the focus of medico-legal and clinical audit attentionHighly illustrated to show techniques in detailOffers tips and advice to the traineeEmphasis on practical matters - a step-by-step approachIncludes historical boxes to enliven and entertainCompletely re-written from the 10th edition - new authors, new, crisp approach, using short paragraphs and bullet pointsOver 150 line drawings and black and white clinical photos10-20 photos to show actual soft-tissue structures
Contents
IntroductionHuman birthObstetric risk managementAssessment and management of labourFetal surveillance in labourFetal asphyxia Induction of labourPreterm labourAssisted vaginal deliveryMalpresentationsShoulder dystociaCaesarean sectionVaginal birth after caesarean sectionUterine ruptureBreech deliveryTwin and triplet deliveryCord prolapseAntepartum haemorrhagePostpartum haemorrhageRetained placentaAcute uterine inversionLower genital tract traumaHaemorrhagic shockDisseminated intravascular coagulationAmniotic fluid embolismAnalgesia and anaesthesiaProcedures and techniques: Acute tocolysisVersionUterine tamponadeUterine compression suturesPelvic vessel ligation and embolisationObstetric hysterectomySymphysiotomyDestructive operations on the fetus
