Chapter 36 – Resuscitation of the Newborn
Abstract The primary reason for resuscitation in the newborn infant differs from that in adults. While most adults requiring resuscitation will have a cardiac event, the newborn infant’s heart is…
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Chapter 37 – Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders (Abnormal Invasion of the Placenta)
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 37 Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders (Abnormal Invasion of the Placenta) Ana Pinas Carrillo , Richard Hartopp and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Definition Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS)…
Chapter 38 – Peri- and Postmortem Caesarean Section
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 38 Peri- and Postmortem Caesarean Section Priyantha Kandanearachchi , Sunali Kandanearachchi and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Cardiac arrest is a very rare event during pregnancy, with…
Chapter 35 – Major Trauma Including Road Traffic Accidents
Abstract Blunt trauma is the most common type of trauma in pregnancy, being caused mainly by road traffic accidents. Different mechanisms of injury give rise to a variety of injury…
Chapter 34 – Transfusion and Anaphylactic and Adverse Drug Reactions in Pregnancy
Abstract Incidence Obstetric blood transfusion represents a small proportion of overall blood use. However, the use of blood products in obstetrics is rising as postpartum haemorrhage rates continue to increase….
Chapter 33 – Fluid Overload and Underload
Abstract The maternal body accumulates water in pregnancy. Total body water can increase by up to 8 L. Oestrogens increase plasma renin activity with enhanced renal sodium absorption and water…
Chapter 32 – General Anaesthesia and Failed Intubation
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 32 General Anaesthesia and Failed Intubation Matthew Evans , Sarah Hammond and Christina Wood Key Facts Definition Failed intubation is the inability to successfully intubate the…
Chapter 30 – Musculoskeletal Considerations in Pregnancy
Abstract Cauda Equina Syndrom Chapter 30 Musculoskeletal Considerations in Pregnancy Hiran Amarasekera Key Facts Pregnancy causes several changes to the musculoskeletal system that should be remembered when treating sports injuries…
Chapter 27 – Drug Overdose in Pregnancy
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 27 Drug Overdose in Pregnancy Lakshman Karalliedde Key Facts Intentional overdoses (i.e. suicide rates due to drug overdose) are low and generally result in low toxicity…
Chapter 31 – Endocrine Emergencies in Pregnancy
Abstract Thyroid StormThyroid Storm Chapter 31 Endocrine Emergencies in Pregnancy Madhushree Ghosh and Manilka Sumanatilleke Thyroid Storm Key Facts Thyroid storm is a true obstetric emergency with significant fetal and…
