Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies: A Practical Guide to Management 2nd Edition

Overview

Global and national confidential inquiry reports show that 60 to 80% of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are due to avoidable errors. This comprehensive and illustrated second edition offers a practical guide to the management of obstetric, medical, surgical, anaesthetic, and newborn emergencies in addition to organizational and training issues.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Divided into nine sections, the book addresses obstetric, medical, surgical, anaesthetic, and newborn emergencies.
• Updated Content: Reflects modern research and practice with several new chapters on skills and drills training, managing emergencies during home births and in low-risk midwifery units, and minimizing morbidity in failed operative vaginal delivery.
• Practical Algorithms: Each chapter includes a practical algorithm for quick reference, the scientific basis for proposed actions, case-based practical exercises, and learning tools such as ‘Key Pearls’ and ‘Key Pitfalls’.

Practical Applications

• Obstetricians and Neonatologists: Essential for managing emergencies and reducing avoidable harm in clinical practice.
• Midwives and Medical Students: Provides practical guidance and training tools for effective emergency management.
• Anesthesiologists and Perinatal Teams: Offers comprehensive strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration during emergencies.

Target Audience

• Healthcare Providers: Obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, anesthesiologists, and the wider perinatal team.
• Medical Students and Educators: Those involved in obstetric and neonatal care education and training.

Why Choose This Book?

• Evidence-Based Approach: Promotes an evidence-based paradigm for emergency management.
• Practical Guidance: Offers clear, concise, and practical advice for managing a wide range of emergencies.
• Interdisciplinary Insights: Provides valuable perspectives for the entire perinatal team.

“Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies: A Practical Guide to Management, 2nd Edition” is an invaluable resource for healthcare providers and educators focused on reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through effective emergency management strategies.