Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring
Learning objectives • Classify fetal heart rate patterns according to the three-tiered system of categorization. • Assess and develop management plans for intrapartum fetal heart rate tracings. • Assess and…
OBSTETRICS
Shoulder Dystocia
Learning objectives • List risk factors for shoulder dystocia. • Recognize shoulder dystocia. • Describe maneuvers used to relieve shoulder dystocia. • Apply a team-based approach to shoulder dystocia. •…
Obstetric Ultrasound
Learning objectives • Describe tools and technique for ultrasound image optimization. • Describe techniques to effectively obtain crucial obstetric information in an emergency. Image Optimization • Control deck, probe type,…
Anesthesia Complications
Learning objectives • List potential complications of neuraxial anesthesia. • Recognize and manage common anesthesia complications. The most common modes of anesthesia used in obstetrics are neuraxial and general anesthesia….
Respiratory Distress
Learning objectives • List common causes of respiratory distress. • Describe evaluation and management of respiratory distress. Signs of Increased Work of Breathing • Retractions and use of accessory muscles…
Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy
Learning objectives • Describe principles of Basic Life Support. • Describe principles of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support as they relate to pregnancy. The goal of this chapter is to highlight…
Delivery Room Management of a Preterm Infant
Learning Objectives • Understand the basic steps of resuscitation of a newborn per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines. • Anticipate the needs of a preterm infant at delivery and review…
Teamwork Training: Basic Concepts
Learning Objectives • Recognize the difference between technical and non-technical skills training. • Describe the importance of teamwork training. • List strategies for team-based safety training. The goal of each…
Endocrinology
Introduction In this chapter, the endocrine system is introduced by describing mechanisms of hormone action and the types of hormones. Six groups of hormones and/or endocrine systems will then be…
Clinical Research Methodology
Introduction Research is an organised, systematic and rigorous process of enquiry to develop concepts and theories and describe phenomena. It aims to add to a scientific body of knowledge. A…
