Active Management of Labour - Softcover

O'Driscoll MD, K.; Meagher MD, D.; Robson MD, Michael

 
9780723432029: Active Management of Labour
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0723432023 ISBN 13: 9780723432029
Publisher: Mosby Ltd., 2003

Synopsis

This manual encompasses a comprehensive approach to the management of labour. Based on the simple proposition that effective uterine action is the key to normal delivery, Active Management of Labour covers all aspects of delivery for nulliparous women with vertex presentation and single foetus.

This is an accessible and practical guide for obstericians and midwives as well as anaesthetists and the auxiliary staff of maternity units.

  • Encourages an active interest in labour by all professional staff
  • Emphasises the importance of constant personal attention and good communication in labour
  • Discusses in detail the need to distinguish between:
    - first and subsequent births
    - single cephalic and all other pregnancies
    - induction and acceleration of labour
  • Fosters the development of a team
  • spirit between midwife and obstetrician
  • Demonstrates how good labour ward organisation can improve care
  • Proves the importance of audit in ensuring quality of care
  • Updated chapters on dystocia and caesarian section
  • New key points summary at the end of each chapter
  • Updated review of clinical outcomes at the National Maternity Hospital

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    From the Author

    K. O'Driscoll, MD; D. Meagher, MD; and Michael Robson, MD

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    Publisher
    Mosby Ltd.
    Publication date
    2003
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0723432023
    ISBN 13 
    9780723432029
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    4
    Number of pages
    236