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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 24 Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy Archana Krishna and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Acute abdomen refers to abdominal pain of less than 1 week’s duration requiring admission…
Abstract Key Pointers Chapter 28 Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy Dagmar Krueger and Ayona Wijemanne Key Facts Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute medical emergency. It increases the morbidity and mortality…
Abstract Types of Seizures Chapter 29 Convulsions and Epilepsy Ingrid Watt-Coote Key Facts Definition Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent epileptic seizures unprovoked by any immediately identifiable cause….