Obstetric Triage and Emergency Care Protocols

by Angelini, Diane J.; LaFontaine, Donna, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780826108906
• ISBN10: 0826108903
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-27
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

This is a state-of-the-art book of narrative practice protocol and guidelines for use in obstetric triage and emergency settings. It offers speedy access to critical information needed by health care providers in obstetrics, midwifery, emergency medicine, and family care. The book addresses the management of obstetric conditions from the beginning of pregnancy through postpartum, and offers point-of-service management guidelines, diagnostic parameters, ultrasound imaging and other diagnostic modalities, and easy-to-follow algorithms and tables in each chapter.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction
Overview of Obstetric Triage and Potential Pitfalls	p. 1
Legal Considerations in Obstetric Triage: EMTALA and HIPAA	p. 11
Management of Obstetric Conditions in Early Pregnancy (Less than Viability)
Management of Ectopic Pregnancy	p. 19
Vaginal Bleeding in Early Pregnancy	p. 29
Recognition and Treatment of Postabortion Complications	p. 39
Abdominal Pain and Masses in Pregnancy	p. 47
Pregnancy Loss Prior to Viability	p. 57
Early Complications of Multiple Gestations	p. 69
Nausea, Vomiting, and Hyperemesis of Pregnancy	p. 79
Medical Conditions in Early Pregnancy	p. 87
Management of Obstetric Conditions (Greater than Viability)
Fetal Evaluation and Clinical Applications	p. 97
Limited or No Prenatal Care at Term	p. 111
Preterm Labor	p. 119
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes	p. 129
Trauma in Pregnancy	p. 137
Severe Preeclampsia or Eclampsia and Hypertensive Issues	p. 149
Labor Evaluation	p. 159
Severe Medical Complications in Pregnancy	p. 169
Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy	p. 185
Management of Common Obstetric Conditions Throughout Pregnancy
Common General Surgical Emergencies in Pregnancy	p. 197
Management of Biohazardous Exposure in Pregnancy	p. 217
Infections in Pregnant Women	p. 227
Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault in Pregnancy	p. 237
Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders in Pregnancy	p. 247
Sexually Transmitted Infections	p. 259
Management of Postpartum Complications Commonly Seen in Ob Triage
Postpartum Preeclampsia Complications	p. 271
Postpartum Breast Complications	p. 283
Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage and Endometritis	p. 295
Psychiatric Complications in the Postpartum Period	p. 303
Critical Postpartum Medical Complications	p. 317
Index	p. 327
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