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The Management Of Labour Is An Important Part Of Obstetric Practice For The Obstetrician And Midwife Alike. Although Labour Events Are Typically Not Complicated, Many Women Develop Problems Resulting In Maternal, Fetal Or Neonatal Morbidity And Mortality. Hypoxia, Trauma And Infection Are Inherent Risks. This Multi-Author Volume Draws On The Work Of Specialists Who Are Internationally Recognised And Have Contributed Extensively To Studies In Intrapartum And Post-Partum Management Including Key Areas Such As Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring, Prolonged Pregnancies, Preterm Births And Neonatal Resuscitation.
An understanding of when and how to intervene is the key to good obstetric care. This textbook is an encompassing reference covering all the essential information relating to childbirth; it offers clear practical guidance on all aspects of labour and delivery. Written by well-known leading experts, each chapter offers a modern authoritative review of best practice. The evidence base decribed will help to optimize outcome through appropriate clinical management and justifiable intervention. Whilst this is an ideal textbook for those training and taking examinations in labour ward practice, it offers all those caring for the woman in labour a modern, evidence-based approach which will help them understand, recognize and deliver the best possible clinical care. The importance of team working, prioritizing, and the organization of maternity care receive appropriate emphasis with clear guidance and practical advice.
In light of revised recommendations for intrapartum care, this updated edition reviews best practice in all aspects of labour and delivery.
Simple, direct and practical, this popular book has been comprehensively updated to cover recent guidelines and procedures. It offers a practical and accessible approach to fetal monitoring, to ensure both safe delivery and recognising the emotional needs of the mother and family. Essential concepts are presented in an accessible manner, well illustrated with real case histories and heart-rate patterns. Accessible, straightforward style Real case histories and fetal heart-rate patterns Recording of maternal heart rate Fetal ECG waveform analysis Basic pathophysiology • Fully updated text throughout • Expanded section on medicolegal issues helps avoid litigation • Updated chapter on admission cardiotocography • Latest NICE guidelines
Pregnancy, childbirth and being a newborn are not diseases - they are special periods in human life when the risk of death or disability can be very high. Recognizing this, the last decade has brought enormous progress in science and technology into improving maternal and newborn health, such as the treatment of genetic diseases, intra-uterine surg
The World Congress of In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, held in Jerusalem, Israel, 2-7 April, 1989, was the sixth in the sequence of these Congresses, but was the first to emphasize the major importance and the place of assisted reproductive technologies in the treatment of infertility. The eternal City of Jerusalem witnessed the gathering of more than 1500 participants from allover the world who shared and exchanged knowledge and up-to-date experience in this ever-evolving field. The high quality scientific contributions to the Congress culminated in the publication of this Proceedings. It embraces all-important aspects in the field of in vitro fertilization and al...
This Volume, The Low Birth Weight Baby, Is A Timely Update Of Progress In A Field That Has Tended To Be Neglected In Recent Years. Although We Are Yet To Discover A Method To Precisely Predict The Occurrence Of Preterm Labour, There Have Been Spectacular Improvements In The Prospects For Survival Of Low Birthweight Infants. The Use Of Antepartum Steroids And Advances In Neonatal Intensive Care Have Brought About These Changes. This Volume Covers These And Other Improvements As A Result Of Which The Reader Of This Volume Will Be Left With The Comfortable Feeling That He Or She Knows Everything Worth Knowing About The Subject. The Contributors Are Veterans In The Field Who Have A Broad Perspective Of Their Subject And Are Not Tempted To Embrace The Newest Unconfirmed Theory.
The Presence Of Asphyxia In The Antenatal Period Has An Effect On Events During Labour And Immediately After That. In This Volume Current And Potential Methods Of Identifying And Assessing Perinatal Asphyxia Are Discussed Along With Doppler Velocimetry, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry And Biochemical Measurements. The Problems In Developing Countries And Risk Management Which May Help To Prevent Recurrences Are Also Discussed. (Pb)
This Handbook Takes Up The Most Common Emergencies Seen In The Indian Context And Is Meant To Be Of Use To Those Who Are Working In Hospitals/Nursing Homes Without Tertiary Care Facilities. It Advises Them On The Recommended And Safe Management Options In Such Cases.