Multifetal Pregnancies: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Management Lucas Otaño César Meller Horacio Aiello Introduction A multifetal gestation is a high-risk pregnancy because it is associated with an increased rate of…
Ectopic and Heterotopic Pregnancies Omri Zamstein Eyal Sheiner Arnon Wiznitzer Ectopic Pregnancy Incidence Ectopic pregnancy, ie, implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus (Figure 3.1), is a major health…
Evaluation of Stillbirth Alex S. Miller Uma M. Reddy Introduction Epidemiology Stillbirth, defined as fetal death at 20 weeks or more of gestation, remains a common adverse pregnancy outcome worldwide,…
Thrombophilias Alexis Bridges Torri D. Metz Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of maternal mortality with 2% to 15% of maternal deaths caused by thromboembolic events globally.1 Despite…
Early Pregnancy Loss and Fetal Death Erol Arslan Kellie Woodfield David Ware Branch Introduction and Definitions The desire to have children is biologically paramount, and yet human reproduction is somewhat…
Historical Development on Fetal Medicine and the Fetus as A Patient Amos Grünebaum Laurence B. McCullough Frank A. Chervenak Introduction It was not until the mid-20th century that the fetus…
After reading this chapter you should be able to: • apply legal rights of children and young people within the current UK legal framework Ethics Ethics are the principles by…
After reading this chapter you should be able to assess, diagnose and manage: • unintentional injuries including trauma and drowning • life-threatening haemorrhage • head and spinal injuries • burns…
This chapter contains 50 questions in the style and format of the MRCPCH AKP examination. A single exam paper would contain 60 questions and take 150 minutes (2½ hours) to…
After reading this chapter you should be able to: • apply evidence-based medicine to clinical practice • interpret a research paper or systematic review appropriately Evidence-based paediatrics requires the paediatrician…
