Normal Physiology of Placentation
Normal Physiology of Placentation Erin H. Burnett INTRODUCTION The placenta is a unique organ that has numerous functions; however, in order for the placenta to function appropriately, a gamut of…
The Obesity Epidemic
The Obesity Epidemic Guy I. Benrubi Obesity and unwanted weight gain are now recognized as a spectrum of a chronic or noncommunicable disease.1,2,3,4 Unwanted weight gain leading to overweight and…
The Impact of Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
The Impact of Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Guy I. Benrubi How a society treats its female population reflects the quality of life in that society. One can…
12: Complicated labour and delivery
CHAPTER 12Complicated labour and delivery Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Recognise and describe the management of complications in the first, second and third stages…
13: Emergencies after delivery
CHAPTER 13Emergencies after delivery Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to define, identify and describe the pre‐hospital management of: Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) Secondary PPH Trauma…
14: Resuscitation of the baby at birth
CHAPTER 14Resuscitation of the baby at birth Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Describe the normal physiology of a newborn Explain the difference between primary…
7: Collapse, cardiac arrest and shock in pregnancy
CHAPTER 7Collapse, cardiac arrest and shock in pregnancy Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Describe the management of collapse and cardiac arrest in pregnancy Define…
6: Structured approach to the obstetric patient
CHAPTER 6Structured approach to the obstetric patient Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Describe the structured approach to assessing an obstetric patient Perform obstetric primary…
1: Obstetric services
CHAPTER 1Obstetric services Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Discuss the relationship between the different professional groups involved in the management of the obstetric patient…
9: Emergencies in late pregnancy (from 20 weeks)
CHAPTER 9Emergencies in late pregnancy (from 20 weeks) Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to define, identify and describe the pre‐hospital management of: Pregnancy‐induced hypertension (PIH),…
