Clinical obstetrics : a case-based approach

The book captures the essentials of the postgraduate course in obstetrics and gynecology. The case presentation format will facilitate problem-based learning among the students. This will not only be useful for their examinations, but also subsequently in their clinical practice. This will complement their learning from direct observations of patients in the clinical setting. This book also covers other practical aspects which deal with specimens, instruments, drugs and viva voce. Encapsulating 30 chapters, it covers topics like anemia in pregnancy, hypertension in pregnancy, diabetes in pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, multifetal pregnancy, Rh negative pregnancy, pregnancy with previous cesarean section, morbidly adherent placenta, preterm labor, preterm premature rupture of membranes, postdated pregnancy, neonatal resuscitation for an obstetrician, postpartum contraception, etc. This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management high risk pregnancy and associated disorders. Presented as a series of question and answer case-based discussions, the thirty chapters cover many different disorders including diabetes, HIV, neurological disorders, renal diseases, multifetal pregnancy, antepartum haemorrhage, and much more. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables to assist learning. Key points: Comprehensive guide to high risk pregnancy and associated disorders. Presented as question and answer case-based discussions. Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Comprehensive guide to high risk pregnancy and associated disorders. Presented as question and answer case-based discussions, the text covers numerous conditions. Includes DVD ROM demonstrating examination techniques and basic obstetric procedures.