Book description
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.
Errol Norwitz, Yale Medical School and Yale-New Haven Hospital
George Saade, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Michael Belfort, University of Utah Medical School
