Sabaratnam Arulkumaran

This volume provides vital information on preventing or treating urgent conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology. The emergency situations encountered vary from ectopic pregnancies, to acute fetal distress, or a perforated uterus. This book helps in tackling emergencies based on the symptoms and signs.

This work offers a practical and accessible approach to fetal monitoring, to ensure both safe delivery and recognition of 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.

Provides a quick reference guide to the specialty, covering diagnoses, investigation and management in a user-friendly, accessible format. Contributors provide evidence-based guidelines which highlight the core knowledge for diagnosing and managing common problems and emergencies.

"Every day, approximately 1000 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, most of which result from common treatable complications, such as haemorrhage, infections, pre-eclampsia and obstructed labour, which have not been recognized in time or treated properly. Every unborn child also faces risk of stillbirth, birth trauma, oxygen deprivation and neonatal death or long-term brain damage during birthing. Obstetric and Intrapartum...

An encompassing reference covering all the essential information relating to childbirth, offering a modern authoritative review of best practice.

Provides a quick reference guide to the specialty, covering diagnoses, investigation and management in a user-friendly, accessible format. Contributors provide evidence-based guidelines which highlight the core knowledge for diagnosing and managing common problems and emergencies.