Chapter 33 – Fluid Overload and Underload

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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…

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Chapter 30 – Musculoskeletal Considerations in Pregnancy

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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…

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Chapter 27 – Drug Overdose in Pregnancy

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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…

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Chapter 31 – Endocrine Emergencies in Pregnancy

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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…

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Chapter 24 – Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy

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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…

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Chapter 28 – Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy

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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…

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Chapter 29 – Convulsions and Epilepsy

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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….

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