Obstetric Clinical Algorithms: Management and Evidence

by Errol R. Norwitz (Yale-New Haven Hospital ); Michael A. Belfort (Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah health Services Center, Salt Lake City, Utah/Director, Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Utah Valley regiona

• ISBN13: 9781444314496
• ISBN10: 1444314491
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The evidence relating to the advances in obstetric practice and research over the past several decades have resulted in significant improvements in maternal and perinatal outcome. The obstetric care provider has the responsibility to be aware of these improvements and implement evidence-based practice when the situation requires. Clinical decisions should, as much as possible, be evidence based. This requires expertise in retrieving, interpreting, and applying the results of scientific studies and in communicating effectively the risks and benefits of different courses of action to patients.The highly-regarded authors have used easy-to-follow management algorithms presented in a highly visual format to assist rapid decision making; with sections covering: bull; Preventative Health bull; Maternal Disorders bull; Infectious Complications bull; Antenatal Complications bull; Intrapartum / Postpartum ComplicationsFeaturing best obstetric management guidance, based on graded published evidence and recommendations, this book will enable practicing and trainee obstetrician-gynecologists and nurse midwives to ensure that the primary goals of the delivery of a healthy mother and a healthy baby are met.

Table of Contents

Preface

List of abbreviations

Preventive Health

Abnormal Pap Smear

Immunization

Preconception Care

Prenatal Care

Maternal Disorders

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Asthma

Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Chronic Hypertension

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational Hypertension

Pre-eclampsia

Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Embolism

Renal Disease

Seizure Disorder

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Thrombocytopenia

Thyroid Dysfunction

Infectious Complications

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Urinary Tract Infection/Pyelonephritis

Lower Genital Tract Infections

Group B Streptococcus

Hepatitis B

Herpes Simplex Virus

Human Immunodefi ciency Virus

Parvovirus B19

Syphilis

Tuberculosis

Chorioamnionitis (Intra-amniotic Infection)

Antenatal Complications

Advanced Maternal Age

Antepartum Fetal Testing

Breast Lesions

Cervical Insuffi ciency

First-trimester Vaginal Bleeding

Higher-order Multiple Pregnancy

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Intrauterine Fetal Demise

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Isoimmunization

Macrosomia

Oligohydramnios

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Placenta Accreta

Placenta Previa

Placental Abruption

Polyhydramnios

Post-term Pregnancy

Prenatal Diagnosis

Preterm Labor

Screening for Preterm Birth

Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes

Vaginal Birth after Cesarean

Teratology

Term Premature Rupture of the Membranes

Twin Pregnancy

Intrapartum/Postpartum Complications

Breech Presentation

Intrapartum Fetal Testing

Cesarean Delivery

Operative Vaginal Delivery

Intrapartum Management of Twin Pregnancy

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Retained Placenta

Postpartum Endomyometritis

Mastitis

Vasa Previa

Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

Sterilization

Obstetric Emergencies

Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy

Acute Asthma Exacerbation

Acute Shortness of Breath

Cord Prolapse

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Eclampsia

Shoulder Dystocia

Thyroid Storm

Index

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