Symphysiotomy and Destructive Procedures

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Algorithm 37.1 Symphysiotomy Algorithm 37.2 Destructive operations Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: discuss the indications for symphysiotomy understand the technique understand the role of…

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Placenta accreta and retained placenta

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Algorithm 27.1 Placenta accrete Algorithm 27.2 Retained placenta Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: recognise risk factors for a morbidly adherent placenta understand the need…

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Anaesthetic complications in obstetrics

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Algorithm 38.1 Failed intubation * See Table 1, § See Table 2. Reproduced with the kind permission of the Obstetric Anaesthetists Association and the Difficult Airway Society. Objectives On successfully…

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Thoracic emergencies

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Algorithm 15.1 Trauma Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: identify life-threatening injuries in the chest identify potentially life-threatening injuries in the chest be aware of…

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Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

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Algorithm 24.1 Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: understand the management of severe hypertension in pregnancy prevent and treat eclamptic fits manage fluid balance…

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Umbilical cord prolapse

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Algorithm 32.1 Umbilical cord prolapse Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: safely and efficiently manage prolapse of the umbilical cord to improve perinatal outcome whilst…

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Shoulder dystocia

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Algorithm 31.1 Management of shoulder dystocia Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: understand the aetiology and complications of shoulder dystocia understand the risk factors for…

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Triage

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Figure 39.1 The triage sieve (reproduced with kind permission from the Advanced Life Support Group) The triage priorities given in Table 39.1 are used in major incidents and reflect the…

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Transfer

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html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 40 Transfer Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: appreciate an overview of the principles of the safe transfer or retrieval…

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