Pocket-sized for portability, this handbook fills a void in reference material for the management of high-risk obstetric patients. Used by residents, medical students, nurses, and practicing physicians, it delivers quick and accurate information on how best to manage obstetric patients. An outline format with numerous tables shows current guidelines on evaluation, fetal monitoring, and medication. In addition to being a quick and practical reference, practicing physicians will find this resource useful in reviewing for board examinations.
I. Evaluation of the Patient 1. Prenatal Evaluation 2. Intrapartum Evaluation
II. Medical Complications of Pregnancy 3. Acute Abdominal Pain 4. Asthma 5. Diabetes 6. Hepatitis 7. Chronic Hypertension 8. Chronic Immunologic Thrombocytopenia 9. Seizure Disorders 10. Urinary Tract Infections
III. Obstetric Complications 11. Hyperemesis Gravidarum 12. Incompetent Cervix 13. Isoimmunization in Pregnancy 14. Group B. Streptococcal Infections 15. Chorioamnionitis 16. Premature Rupture of the Fetal Membranes 17. Preterm Labor 18. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Preeclampsia 19. Antepartum Hemorrhage 20. Venus Thromboembolism in Pregnancy 21. Pregnancy Loss: Spontaneous Abortion and Stillbirths
IV. Appendices Maternal Physiology A. Temperature Conversion Chart B. Common Laboratory Values in Pregnancy C. Analgesia and Anesthesia in Labor and Delivery
Fetal Physiology D. Chromosomal Abnormalities E. Diagnostic Radiology and the Fetus F. Fetal Circulation G. Blood Gases: Normal and Abnormal H. Ultrasound Evaluation: Fetal Growth I. Ultrasound Evaluation: Amniotic Fluid Volume J. Ultrasound Evaluation: Placental Grading K. Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring L. Antepartum Fetal Surveillance M. Fetal Lung Maturity: Glucocorticoids for Accelerated Fetal Lung Maturation N. Fetal Lung Maturity: Assessment before Repeat Cesarean Delivery
Medical Administration O. Medications in Pregnancy: FDA Guidelines P. Immunizations during Pregnancy Q. Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines R. Drugs of Abuse: Urine Drug Screens S. Drug Use During Pregnancy: Maternal and Embryonic Effects T. Drug Use During Pregnancy: Perinatal Characteristics U. Definition of Terms: Street Names of Drugs of Abuse V. Definition of Terms: Vital Statistics W. Definition of Terms: Symbols X. Definition of Terms: Abbreviations Y. Useful Telephone Numbers
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