Obstetrics Illustrated,
Edition 7
By Kevin P. Hanretty, MD, FRCOG
Publication Date:
19 Aug 2009
Description
This popular guide uses illustrations and concise, integrated text to describe the essentials of obstetric practice today. From the physiology of reproduction through antenatal care and disorders in pregnancy to labour and the puerperium period, readers will find an easy-to-grasp presentation of the field's most important issues.
New Features
- Features nearly 20 new line drawings to show the latest in obstetric practice.
- All other illustrations and content thoroughly revised and updated.
- New material includes: Current uses and types of IUCDs (including the Mirena IUS); Management of early pregnancy including ectopic pregnancy; Preterm labour; and Ventouse (to include Kiwi-style Ventouse Cup).
About the author
By Kevin P. Hanretty, MD, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, The Queen Mother's Hospital, Glasgow and Honorary Senior Clinical University Teacher, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Table of Contents
1. Physiology of reproduction
2. Fetal and maternal physiology
3. Obstetrical anatomy
4. Diagnosis of pregnancy
5. Antenatal care
6. Assessment of the fetus
7. Diseases of pregnancy
8. Systemic diseases in pregnancy
9. Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
10. Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications
11. Normal labour
12. Abnormal labour
13. Abnormalities of the third stage of labour and of the placenta and cord
14. Obstetrical operations and maternal injuries
15. Puerperium: normal and abnormal
16. The newborn baby
17. Maternal and perinatal mortality
18. Contraception
2. Fetal and maternal physiology
3. Obstetrical anatomy
4. Diagnosis of pregnancy
5. Antenatal care
6. Assessment of the fetus
7. Diseases of pregnancy
8. Systemic diseases in pregnancy
9. Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
10. Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications
11. Normal labour
12. Abnormal labour
13. Abnormalities of the third stage of labour and of the placenta and cord
14. Obstetrical operations and maternal injuries
15. Puerperium: normal and abnormal
16. The newborn baby
17. Maternal and perinatal mortality
18. Contraception
Book Reviews
From a review of the previous edition:
"This book is an illustrative representation of common problems and normal development of pregnancy. It takes the reader through pregnancy in a systematic order...covers the length and breadth of obstetrics including the physiology of reproduction, fetal and maternal physiology and medical disorders. The book is ideally suited to medical students, student midwives and clinicians who need a quick aide memoir." -- Devender Roberts, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Hospital Medicine, February 2004
"This book is an illustrative representation of common problems and normal development of pregnancy. It takes the reader through pregnancy in a systematic order...covers the length and breadth of obstetrics including the physiology of reproduction, fetal and maternal physiology and medical disorders. The book is ideally suited to medical students, student midwives and clinicians who need a quick aide memoir." -- Devender Roberts, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Hospital Medicine, February 2004
Book details
ISBN:
9780702030666
Page Count: 448
Retail Price
:
£42.99
0-443-07267-1, 978-0-443-07267-3, Hanretty: Obstetrics Illustrated, 6e, May-2003
Audience
Medical students and junior trainees in family medicine and ob/gyn, Midwifery students and midwives, ob/gyn nursing students
