Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108790933 ISBN 13: 9781108790932

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2021

Synopsis

Global and national confidential inquiry reports show that 60 to 80% of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are due to avoidable errors. This comprehensive and illustrated second edition offers a practical guide to the management of obstetric, medical, surgical, anaesthetic and newborn emergencies in addition to organisational and training issues. The book is divided conveniently into nine sections and updated throughout in line with modern research and practice. Several new chapters cover setting up skills and drills training in maternity services to reduce avoidable harm, managing obstetric emergencies during 'home births' and in low-risk midwifery units, and minimizing maternal and fetal morbidity in failed operative vaginal delivery. Each chapter includes a practical algorithm for quick reference, the scientific basis for proposed actions, a case-based practical exercise and useful learning tools such as 'Key Pearls' and 'Key Pitfalls'. An invaluable resource for obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, medical students, anesthesiologists and the wider perinatal team.

About this title

About the Authors

Edwin Chandraharan is the Director of Global Academy of Medical Education and Training Ltd.

Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Nicosia Medical School. He is also Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St George's, University of London, and Visiting Professor at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, at Imperial College Foundation, London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108790933
• ISBN 13: 9781108790932
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Chandraharan Edwin, Arulkumaran Sir Sabaratnam