Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies: A Practical Guide to Management

ISBN-13: 9781108790932 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 350 str.

Edwin Chandraharan; Sabaratnam Arulkumaran

Opis

The second edition of a comprehensive guide to the management of perinatal emergencies to improve maternal and neonatal health.

Recenzje

'This book effectively addresses the essential components of obstetrical emergencies and their care. The brief chapters allow busy students and practitioners to learn or refresh themselves on the treatment of these complications.' Barbara Hoffman, A Practical Guide to Management, 2nd Edition

Spis treści

Part I. General Principles: 1. Anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy: impact on emergency care; 2. Principles of resuscitation for 'maternal collapse' during pregnancy, labour and postpartum: airway, breathing and circulation; Part II. Algorithms for Management of the Top Five 'Direct Killers': 3. Management of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum; 4. Management of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: antepartum, intrapartum nd postpartum; 5. Management of massive obstetric haemorrhage: antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum; 6. Management of septicaemia and septic shock: antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum; 7. Management of amniotic fluid embolism; Part III. Intrapartum Emergencies: 8. Uterine rupture; 9. Breech delivery; 10. Umbilical cord prolapse; 11. Fetal compromise: diagnosis and management; 12. Shoulder dystocia; 13. Twin delivery; 14. Instrumental vaginal delivery; 15. 'Crash' emergency caesarean section; 16. Unintended trauma and complications during caesarean section; 17. Managing obstetric emergencies during 'home births' and in low-risk midwifery units; Part IV. Postpartum Emergencies: 18. Acute puerperal uterine inversion; 19. Sudden postpartum maternal collapse; 20. Retained placenta; 21. Perineal trauma during delivery; Part V. Medical and Surgical Emergencies during Pregnancy: 22. Palpatations in pregnancy; 23. Breathlessness in pregnancy; 24. Abdominal pain in pregnancy; 25. Blurring of vision and sudden loss of vision in pregnancy; 26. Psychiatric emergencies in pregnancy; 27. Drug overdose in pregnancy; 28. Diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy; 29. Convulsions and epilepsy in pregnancy; 30. Musculoskeletal considerations in pregnancy; 31. Endocrine emergencies in pregnancy; Part VI. Anaesthetic Emergencies during Pregnancy: 32. General anesthesia and failed intubation in pregnancy; 33. Fluid underload and overload and the management of cardiac emergencies in pregnancy; 34. Transfusion and anaphylactic and adverse drug reactions in pregnancy; 35. Major trauma, including road traffic accidents, in pregnancy; Part VII. Neonatal Emergencies and the Management of Immediate Neonatal Problems: 36. Neonatal resuscitation and the management of immediate neonatal problems; Part VIII. Management of Anticipated and Non-Anticipated Emergencies in Pregnancy: 37. Placenta acreta Spectrum (PAS) disorders; 38. Peri- and postmortem caesearean section; 39. Preterm labour and rescue cerclage; 40. Failed operative vaginal delivery: minimizing maternal and fetal morbidity; Part IX. Setting-Up Skills and Drills Training in Maternity Services and Reducing Avoidable Harm: 41. Addressing human factors in obstetric emergencies; 42. Setting up and running labor ward fire drills; 43. Simulation training for obstetric emergencies; 44. Learning from mbrrace and each baby counts; 45. Risk-management for emergency obstetric and intrapartum care.