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A Practical Guide
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Third Edition
By
Martha Heppard, MD, FACOG, Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC; Clinical Instructor, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Thomas Garite, MD, FACOG, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California at Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Description
Pocket-sized for portability, this handbook offers quick access to vital information for the management of high-risk obstetric patients.
An easy-to-read outline format with numerous tables shows current guidelines on evaluation, fetal monitoring, and medication. Separate
chapters address isoimmunization in pregnancy, venous thromboembolism, group B streptococcal infections and prophylactic antibiotic treatment,
and much more! This is an ideal resource for quick reference or exam review.
Contents
I. Evaluation of the Patient
1. Prenatal Evaluation
2. Intrapartum Evaluation
II. Medical Complications
of Pregnancy
3. Acute Abdominal Pain
4. Asthma
5. Diabetes
6. Hepatitis
7. Chronic Hypertension
8. Chronic
Immunologic Thrombocytopenia
9. Seizure Disorders
10. Urinary Tract Infections
III. Obstetric Complications
11.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
12. Incompetent Cervix
13. Isoimmunization in Pregnancy
14. Group B. Streptococcal Infections
15.
Chorioamnionitis
16. Premature Rupture of the Fetal Membranes
17. Preterm Labor
18. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Preeclampsia
19.
Antepartum Hemorrhage
20. Venus Thromboembolism in Pregnancy
21. Pregnancy Loss: Spontaneous Abortion and Stillbirths
IV.
Appendices
Maternal Physiology
A. Temperature Conversion Chart
B. Common Laboratory Values in Pregnancy
C. Analgesia
and Anesthesia in Labor and Delivery
Fetal Physiology
D. Chromosomal Abnormalities
E. Diagnostic Radiology
and the Fetus
F. Fetal Circulation
G. Blood Gases: Normal and Abnormal
H. Ultrasound Evaluation: Fetal Growth
I. Ultrasound
Evaluation: Amniotic Fluid Volume
J. Ultrasound Evaluation: Placental Grading
K. Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
L.
Antepartum Fetal Surveillance
M. Fetal Lung Maturity: Glucocorticoids for Accelerated Fetal Lung Maturation
N. Fetal Lung Maturity:
Assessment before Repeat Cesarean Delivery
Medical Administration
O. Medications in Pregnancy: FDA Guidelines
P.
Immunizations during Pregnancy
Q. Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines
R. Drugs of Abuse: Urine Drug Screens
S.
Drug Use During Pregnancy: Maternal and Embryonic Effects
T. Drug Use During Pregnancy: Perinatal Characteristics
U. Definition
of Terms: Street Names of Drugs of Abuse
V. Definition of Terms: Vital Statistics
W. Definition of Terms: Symbols
X. Definition
of Terms: Abbreviations
Y. Useful Telephone Numbers
Index
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Paperback, 290 pages, publication date: SEP-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-01202-7
ISBN-10: 0-323-01202-7
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 12 Jun 2009
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