Acute Obstetrics: A Practical Guide

The second edition of Acute Obstetrics: A Practical Guide provides the latest research and clinical advances for
managing the high risk obstetric patient. New chapters on Isoimmunization in Pregnancy, Group B Streptococcal
Infections, and Perinatal Loss have been added, resulting in a total of 21 chapters that cover evaluation, medical
complications, and obstetric complications. The appendices are full of handy information on laboratory values in
pregnancy, physiologic parameters, ultrasound tables, and drug dosage and administration. The outline format and
abundant use of tables allow for quick and easy access to vital information, making it the ideal choice for residents,
students, and practitioners.
Annotation
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.


1. Prenatal Evaluation --
2. Intrapartum Evaluation --
3. Acute Abdominal Pain --
4. Asthma --
5. Diabetes --
6. Hepatitis --
7. Chronic Hypertension --
8. Chronic Immunologic Thrombocytopenia --
9. Seizure Disorders --
10. Urinary Tract Infections --
11. Hyperemesis Gravidarum --
12. Incompetent Cervix --
13. Isoimmunization in Pregnancy --
14. Group B Streptococcal Infections --
15. Chorioamnionitis --
16. Premature Rupture of the Fetal Membranes --
17. Preterm Labor --
18. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Preeclampsia --
19. Antepartum Hemorrhage --
20. Multiple Gestation --
21. Pregnancy Loss: Spontaneous Abortion and Stillbirths --
App.: Maternal Physiology --
App.: Fetal Physiology --
App.: Medical Administration.