Management of High-Risk Pregnancy

Management of High-Risk Pregnancy: An Evidence-Based Approach



This book is a must-have for all health professionals involved in the care of women with high risk pregnancies. It is a concise and practical resource for all perinatal care and a reference for the diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancy.
The fifth edition of this classic, focuses on factors affecting pregnancy, genetics, practical diagnostic techniques, maternal diseases in pregnancy and pregnancy complications, labor, anesthesia, and neonatal considerations.
Dr Queenan is joined in the the fifth edition by a new editor, Katherine Spong, Head of Perinatology at the National Institutes of Health. The book will take an explicitly evidence-based approach this time around and will expand upon several important areas; genetics, doppler ultrasound, prevention, AIDS, group B streptococcus, preeclampsia, and prematurity.

The fifth edition of this book is aimed at all health professionals involved in the care of women with high risk pregnancies. It is intended as a resource for perinatal care and as a reference for the diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancy. The material is presented in a clear, concise and practical manner. This work has become a classic, not only because of its coverage of the field, but because of its timeliness with respect to the many advances in perinatology. This fifth edition focuses on factors affecting pregnancy, genetics, practical diagnostic techniques, maternal diseases in pregnancy and pregnancy complications, labor, anesthesia, and neonatal considerations. Dr Queenan is joined in the the fifth edition by a new editor, Katherine Spong, Head of Perinatology at the National Institutes of Health. The book will take an explicitly evidence-based approach this time around and will expand upon several important areas; genetics, doppler ultrasound, prevention, AIDS, group B streptococcus, pre-eclampsia, and prematurity.

The need for a clear, evidence-based approach is never greater than when you manage a high-risk pregnancy. With its coverage of the full spectrum of topics in perinatal care, this book helps you make the tough and complex decisions needed to protect the health of both the fetus and the mother. By consulting Management of High-Risk Pregnancy, Fifth Edition, you can minimize risk for both your patients and your practice.
An international assembly of leading obstetricians – each specializing in the particular aspect of high-risk pregnancy – evaluates the data to determine the best approaches in area such as:

–Cardiac disease
–Renal disease and renal transplant recipients
–AIDS and HIV infection
–Preeclampsia
–Prematurity
–Breech delivery
–Fetal surgery
–Alcohol and substance abuse

Tables and charts help you make comparisons and judge the pros and cons of alternatives for a particular patient. Actual case studies support the authors’ recommendations and serve as templates for your own practice, so you can be sure your decisions are both effective and evidence-based. With Management of High-Risk Pregnancy, Fifth Edition, you can concentrate on providing the best possible care to your high-risk patients.

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