Pocket Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

by O'Reilly, Bottomley & Rymer

• ISBN13: 9780702026645
• ISBN10: 0702026646
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-23
• Publisher: Saunders Ltd.

Summary

A concise handbook of obstetrics and gynaecology that covers normal and abnormal labour, problems and diseases of gynaecology, and emergencies. The book is part of the growing 'Pocket Essentials' series, edited by Kumar & Clark. It is similar in style to Ballinger and Patchett: Pocket Essentials of Clinical Medicine. The book is also available as part of a pack, with the PDA version,(ISBN 070202807X) or the PDA version can be bought on its own (ISBN 0702028134). short and portable concise but with some explanation of management - not just a "recipe" book ideal for carrying around on the wards/community good for quick reference handy for exam revision because the text is neither too long nor too complicated also available in a PDA version or as part of a pack - book plus PDA version - at a discounted price

Table of Contents

History Taking and Examination in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Gynaecology history taking

Gynaecological examination

Obstetric history taking

Obstetric examination

Gynaecology

The menstrual cycle, menstrual disorders, infertility and the menopause

Pelvic pain, endometriosis and minimal-access surgery

Problems of the female genital tract

Uterovaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence

Family planning and sexual health

Bleeding in early pregnancy

Obstetrics

Pre-pregnancy, counselling, prenatal diagnosis and antenatal care

Physiology of pregnancy and pregnancy problems

Multiple pregnancy, breech and abnormal presentations

Labour

The Puerperium

Neonatal medicine

Emergencies and Practical Procedures

Emergencies and procedures

Appendices: Final medical examination: Questions and answers

Definitions and normal values

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