The second edition of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
provides a practical and accessible guide to all emergency situations
encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology, from the immediately
life-threatening to the smaller but urgent problems that may arise.
Designed around the symptoms and signs with which the patient presents
to the hospital, this handbook explains how to arrive at a differential
diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, or treat an emergency. The
'Obstetric emergencies' section covers topics from early pregnancy
through to post-delivery
complications, whilst the 'Gynaecologic emergencies' section addresses
those issues that could potentially pose a threat to a women's fertility
or even her life.
Addressing new topics on issues that have become more prevalent, such as
substance misuse in pregnancy, and violence against women and children,
the second edition of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an
essential read. A new topic on 'preoperative assessment' outlines how to
manage
consent, the risks, benefits, and what the patient should expect.