Obstetric Care
About this book
Gain a critical understanding of obstetrics, and a thorough knowledge base of modern management techniques, with this accessible textbook. While acting as a stand-alone text on obstetric care, this volume also forms part of a three-volume set - all authored by leading authorities - on the entirety of obstetric and gynecologic practice. Obstetric Care's topics are based on academic objectives of experts in the field. This textbook offers tailored support for new residents and experienced physicians alike. Obstetric Care is invaluable for wide-ranging yet concise reference material, and provides evidence based care recommendations for specific patient conditions. The chapters in this textbook are based on the objectives of the Committee for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology; the book offers outstanding modern management techniques across the obstetrics specialty, making it a go-to for reference and comprehensive study.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1 Normal Labor
- 2 Abnormal Labor
- 3 Induction and Augmentation of Labor
- 4 Placental Abnormalities
- 5 Management of Obstetric Umbilical Cord Complications
- 6 Operative Vaginal Delivery
- 7 Cesarean Section
- 8 Cesarean Delivery Complications and Cesarean Hysterectomy
- 9 Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
- 10 Shoulder Dystocia
- 11 Perineal Trauma after Vaginal Delivery: Third and Fourth Degree Lacerations and Hematomas
- 12 Obstetric Anesthesia
- 13 Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring
- 14 Obstetric Ultrasound for the Generalist Obstetrician
- 15 Prenatal Diagnosis
- 16 Genetics
- 17 Abnormal Fetal Growth
- 18 Alloimmunization and Non-immune Hydrops Fetalis
- 19 Fetal Anomalies
- 20 Malpresentation
- 21 Intraamniotic Infection
- 22 Multifetal Pregnancy
- 23 Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes Preterm and at Term
- 24 Preterm Delivery
- 25 Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss
- 26 Third Trimester Fetal Loss
- 27 Antepartum Hemorrhage
- 28 Postpartum Hemorrhage
- 29 Postpartum Infection
- 30 The Obstetric Patient with Trauma
- 31 Post-term Pregnancy
- 32 Musculoskeletal Disorders
- 33 Obesity in Pregnancy
- 34 Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- 35 Hypertension in Pregnancy
- 36 Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy
- 37 Pulmonary Disease in Pregnancy
- 38 Neurological Disease Complicating Pregnancy
- 39 Renal Diseases in Pregnancy
- 40 Hematologic Diseases Complicating Pregnancy
- 41 Gastrointestinal Disorders in Pregnancy
- 42 Selected Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy
- 43 Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
- 44 Connective Tissue Disorders and Pregnancy
- 45 Dermatologic Disorders and Pregnancy
- 46 Selected Infectious Diseases
- 47 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Pregnancy
- 48 Psychiatric Diseases in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- 49 Substance Use in Women and Pregnancy
- 50 Cancer in Pregnancy
- 51 Thromboembolic Complications of Pregnancy
- 52 Disability in Pregnancy
- 53 The History of Obstetrics
- Index
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