Chapter 25 – Blurring of Vision and Sudden Loss of Vision in Pregnancy
Abstract The tear film consists of three layers: the outer lipid layer, the middle aqueous layer and the inner mucin layer. The stability of the tear film is dependent on…
Chapter 17 – Obstetric Emergencies in Midwife-Led Settings
Abstract An increasing number of parents are choosing to give birth in midwife-led settings such as alongside midwifery units and freestanding midwifery units [1]. These are midwife-led facilities which may…
Chapter 26 – Psychiatric Emergencies
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 26 Psychiatric Emergencies Lorraine Cleghorn Key Facts Definition Serious disturbances of behaviour, cognition and emotion requiring immediate management to prevent a risk to self or others…
Chapter 22 – Palpitations During Pregnancy
Abstract Identifying the underlying cause is essential for management of palpitations in pregnancy. Differential diagnoses for palpitations are as follows. Chapter 22 Palpitations During Pregnancy Sourav Das and Edwin Chandraharan…
Chapter 23 – Breathlessness in Pregnancy
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 23 Breathlessness in Pregnancy Amanda Ali and Hassan Shehata Key Facts Definition Breathlessness or dyspnoea is the subjective sensation of shortness of breath or difficulty in…
Chapter 20 – Retained Placenta
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 20 Retained Placenta Kapila Gunawardane and Chathura Ratnayake Key Facts Definition The definition of retained placenta is arbitrary and is based on the length of time…
Chapter 21 – Perineal Trauma
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 21 Perineal Trauma Stergios K. Doumouchtsis and Vasilios Pergialiotis Key Facts Perineal trauma may occur during vaginal birth spontaneously or when the accoucheur makes a surgical…
Chapter 19 – Sudden Postpartum Maternal Collapse
Abstract This is the most common cause of maternal collapse in the immediate postnatal period, and in the most recent MBRRACE report, the number of maternal deaths as a result…
Chapter 14 – Instrumental Vaginal Delivery
Abstract Caesarean section rates are on the rise and this may be partly due to lack of appropriate training and experience in instrumental deliveries as well as medico-legal issues. Since…
Chapter 18 – Acute Puerperal Uterine Inversion
Abstract While 50% of cases of inversion of the uterus have no identifiable risk factors [5], mismanagement of the third stage (applying traction on the umbilical cord before contraction of…
