Full Description
This book aims to address all degrees of perineal trauma as well as interventions to reduce the risk of their occurrence and management of future pregnancies. Perineal trauma affects a significant number of women worldwide every year. The inadequate assessment and management of perineal trauma can cause significant complications to women at a very critical time of their life. These can consequently lead to serious long-term problems.
Contents
Perineal Trauma: A Historical And International Perspective.- Anatomy and Physiology of the pelvic floor.- Perineal mapping.- Risk factors for Perineal Trauma.- Intrapartum Interventions and Risk of Perineal Trauma.- Assessment and Postnatal Management of Genital Tract Trauma.- The Role of Imaging in assessing Perineal Trauma.- Perineal Trauma and its impact on Women's Health.- Perineal Trauma and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training.- Management of Perineal Trauma Complications: The Role of the MDT.- Role of Training to reduce Perineal Trauma at an Organisational Level.
