Obstetric Emergencies - Diogo Ayres-de-Campos Kartoniert (TB)

This book will serve as a pocket guide offering rapid advice on appropriate emergency care for a wide range of obstetric situations including acute fetal hypoxia uterine rupture shoulder dystocia eclampsia amniotic fluid embolism pulmonary thromboembolism retention of the aftercoming head major postpartum hemorrhage and uterine inversion. For each emergency the definition diagnosis and recommended management strategy are reviewed from a pan-European perspective. Regular review and training in obstetric emergencies is the only effective way to develop and maintain clinical competen ce in these rare and life-threatening situations thus improving their management and the resulting outcomes. Healthcare professionals will find this book offers a practical and reliable source of information for dealing with dangerous and acute complications of pregnancy and childbirth.