Acute Obstetrics

Pocket-sized for portability, this handbook fills a void in reference material for the management of high-risk obstetric patients. Used by residents, medical students, nurses, and practicing physicians, it delivers quick and accurate information on how best to manage obstetric patients. An outline format with numerous tables shows current guidelines on evaluation, fetal monitoring, and medication. In addition to being a quick and practical reference, practicing physicians will find this resource useful in reviewing for board examinations.

Offers quick access to vital information to help initiate patient care management in acute obstetric cases

Features key technologies and protocols in patient management

Includes chapters on isoimmunization in pregnancy and PUBS, group B streptococcal infections and prophylactic antibiotic treatment, how to identify the probable cause of infant death and address the mother's emotional state, and much more

Includes new information on current studies and technological advances throughout

Features a separate chapter on Venous Thromboembolism