Obstetrics: Evidence-based Algorithms

Clinical research has produced a continuous stream of evidence-based guidelines to guide practice in obstetrics. The guidelines are often widely scattered: this book brings together the essential guidelines in one comprehensive resource. The primarily focus is on Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and other UK national guidelines; however, many chapters contain a 'Guideline Comparator' box carrying information from important international guidelines. Where there are no UK guidelines, information based on international guidelines is provided; where any guidelines do not exist, available evidence and accepted norms of practice based on expert opinion are detailed. Several chapters also contain a 'what not to do' box, which should act as a source of rich debate! To assist those studying for postgraduate examinations - such as MRCOG - the information is presented in schematic flowcharts, representing a step-by-step method of approaching clinical problems and providing an easy-to-use learning resource.

Jyotsna Pundir is a Sub-Speciality Fellow in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK.

Arri Coomarasamy is Professor of Gynaecology, School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, and a Consultant in Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Birmingham Women's Hospital Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.