Description
A concise handbook of obstetrics and gynaecology that covers normal and abnormal labour, problems and diseases of gynaecology, and emergencies. The book is part of the growing Pocket Essentials series, edited by Kumar & Clark.
Product Details
Reference
35442
EAN13
9780702026645
ISBN
9780702026645
Data sheet
Publication date
2005
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
480
Dimensions (mm)
178 x 229
Weight (g)
376
SECTION 1: HISTORY TAKING AND EXAMINATION IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 1. Gynaecology history taking. 2. Gynaecological examination. 3. Obstetric history taking. 4. Obstetric examination. SECTION 2: GYNAECOLOGY 5. The menstrual cycle, menstrual disorders, infertility and the menopause. 6. Pelvic pain, endometriosis and minimal-access surgery. 7. Problems of the female genital tract. 8. Uterovaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence. 9. Family planning and sexual health. 10. Bleeding in early pregnancy. SECTION 3: OBSTETRICS 11. Pre-pregnancy, counselling, prenatal diagnosis and antenatal care. 12. Physiology of pregnancy and pregnancy problems. 13. Multiple pregnancy, breech and abnormal presentations. 14. Labour. 15. The Puerperium. 16. Neonatal medicine. SECTION 4: EMERGENCIES AND PRACTICAL PROCEDURES 17. Emergencies and procedures. Appendices: Final medical examination: Questions and answers Definitions and normal values