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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813866903321

Autore

Norwitz Errol R

Titolo

Obstetric clinical algorithms : management and evidence / / Errol R. Norwitz ... [et al]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

ISBN

1-4443-5835-9

1-282-68840-5

9786612688409

1-4443-1448-3

1-4443-1449-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 177 pages)

Disciplina

618.2

Soggetti

Gynecology

Obstetrics

Generative organs, Female - Diseases

Pregnancy Complications - diagnosis

Pregnancy Complications - therapy

Algorithms

Decision Support Techniques

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. Preventative health -- section 2. Maternal disorders -- section 3. Infectious complications -- section 4. Antenatal complications -- section 5. Intrapartum/postpartum complications -- section 6. Obstetric emergencies.

Sommario/riassunto

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: Preventative Health Maternal Disorders Infectious Complications Antenatal Complications Intrapartum / Postpartum Complications Featuring 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.