This is the sixth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and aligns with the undergraduate curriculum in O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Highly illustrated throughout
- Essential information points at the end of chapters
- Case histories
- Practical procedures boxes
- Alert (warnings or advice) and tick (guidance or definitions) boxes throughout
- Over 100 self-assessment MCQs
- Appendices: Principles of Perioperative Care; Governance, Audit and Research
- Reflects the national undergraduate curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and Australia
More information on:
- Fetal development
- Screening for fetal anomaly: non-invasive prenatal testing
- Placenta accreta
- Infections acquired in pregnancy: Zika, Rubella
- Non-invasive prenatal testin
- Fetal Doppler examination, e.g. middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus
- Management of preterm labour: oxytocin antagonists
- Induction of labour: components of Bishop score
- Ectopic pregnancy: Caesarean scar ectopic, cornual ectopic
- Emergency contraception: ulipristal acetate
- Sterilization: salpingectomy
- Genital tract infections: role of sexual health clinic, contact tracing
- Cervix: update on HPV screening and vaccination
- Ovary: update FIGO staging of ovarian carcinoma; "risk reducing surgery" for ovarian cancer
- WHO surgical safety checklist added to Appendix A.
- New self-assessment OSCE questions
Please Note: This is an On Demand product, delivery may take up to 11 working days after payment has been received.
- Highly illustrated throughout
- Essential information points at the end of chapters
- Case histories
- Practical procedures boxes
- Alert (warnings or advice) and tick (guidance or definitions) boxes throughout
- Over 100 self-assessment MCQs
- Appendices: Principles of Perioperative Care; Governance, Audit and Research
- Reflects the national undergraduate curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and Australia
More information on:
- Fetal development
- Screening for fetal anomaly: non-invasive prenatal testing
- Placenta accreta
- Infections acquired in pregnancy: Zika, Rubella
- Non-invasive prenatal testin
- Fetal Doppler examination, e.g. middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus
- Management of preterm labour: oxytocin antagonists
- Induction of labour: components of Bishop score
- Ectopic pregnancy: Caesarean scar ectopic, cornual ectopic
- Emergency contraception: ulipristal acetate
- Sterilization: salpingectomy
- Genital tract infections: role of sexual health clinic, contact tracing
- Cervix: update on HPV screening and vaccination
- Ovary: update FIGO staging of ovarian carcinoma; "risk reducing surgery" for ovarian cancer
- WHO surgical safety checklist added to Appendix A.
- New self-assessment OSCE questions
Please Note: This is an On Demand product, delivery may take up to 11 working days after payment has been received.
Table of Contents
Section 1 Essential reproductive science1. Anatomy of the Female Pelvis; 2. Conception and Implantation; 3. Physiological Changes in Pregnancy; 4. Placental and Fetal Growth and Development; 5. Perinatal and Maternal Mortality
Section 2 Essential obstetrics
6. History Taking and Examination in Obstetrics; 7. Normal Pregnancy and Antenatal Care; 8. Obstetric Disorders; 9. Maternal Medicine; 10. Congenital Abnormalities and Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing; 11. Management of Labour; 12. Management of Delivery; 13. Postpartum and Early Neonatal Care; 14. Mental Health and Childbirth
Section 3 Essential gynaecology
15. Basic Clinical Skills in Gynaecology; 16. Gynaecological Disorders; 17. Infertility; 18. Early Pregnancy Care; 19. Sexual and Reproductive Health; 20. Gynaecological Oncology; 21. Prolapse and Disorders of the Urinary Tract
Appendices
A. Principles of Perioperative Care; B. Governance, Audit and Research; C. Medicolegal Aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; OSCE Stations Questions; OSCE Stations Answers; Self-assessment Questions; Self-assessment Answers; Further Reading; Index
