Obstetric Evidence-Based Guidelines

by Berghella MD; Vincenzo

• ISBN13: 9780415701884
• ISBN10: 0415701880
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-07-30
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

This book reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine. It presents readers with the right information, in the right format, by summarizing evidence in easy-to-use tables and algorithms. Recommendations have linkage to supporting evidence, and quality of evidence and strength of recommendation is stressed. Areas of uncertainty are recognized, and 'individualized' care suggested. Recommendations based on randomized trials and meta-analyses are highlighted so that clinical outcomes can be improved. Plenty of evidence is available so that well-informed clinicians can reduce errors (primum non nocere), so the first aim is ultimately to improve the health of mother and fetus by providing quality care.

Table of Contents

Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy

Ultrasound in Pregnancy

Screening for Aneuploidy and Prenatal Diagnosis

Genetic Screening

Before Labor and First Stage of Labor

Second Stage of Labor

Third Stage of Labor

Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring

Analgesia and Anesthesia in Pregnancy

Operative Vaginal Delivery

Cesarean Delivery

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Preterm Birth Prevention in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Women

Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes

Induction of Labor

Premature Rupture of Membranes at or near Term

Meconium

Malpresentation and Malposition

Shoulder Dystocia

Abnormal Third Stage of Labor

Post-Term Pregnancy

Placenta Previa, Accreta, and Vasa Previa

Abruptio Placentae

Postpartum Iinfections

The Neonate

Medical Management of First Trimester Pregnancy Loss

The Adnexal Mass

Cervical Cancer Screening

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