Resuscitation in Pregnancy: A Practical Approach

In the event of a maternal arrest a quick, co-ordinated response is essential. Healthcare professionals should know what action to take in such a grave situation in order to promote positive outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide to resuscitation in pregnancy. The logical and systematic layout provides the information in an accessible format.

* essential guidance for midwives and primary care practitioners explaining specific techniques and interventions
* a comprehensive guide, including chapters on resuscitation equipment, the causes of maternal deaths and basic and advanced life support
* content presented in an accessible and succinct format for easy reference

"This book is written by a resuscitation training officer and a community midwife, with a consultant obstetrician and anaesthetist as consulting editors. I congratulate them.
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This book is published by Books for Midwives. I think it deserves a greater readership than midwives alone. It will be
useful for junior obstetricians and anaesthetist, and for those responsible for organizing training of labour ward staff in resuscitation techniques."Resuscitation, Journal of the European Resuscitation Council
information relates solely to pregnant and parturient women, and is therefore directly relevant to midwives and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of women. This book provides a practical guide to resuscitation in pregnancy in an easy to read format." Susan Way, Senior Lecturer, Midwifery, Bournemouth University