Obstetric Evidence-Based Guidelines, Second Edition
Author | : Vincenzo Berghella |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 2012-03-15 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1841848255 |
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This book, as well as complementary volume Maternal-Fetal Evidence Based Guidelines, aims to present the reader with the right information, with appropriate use of proven interventions and avoidance of ineffectual or harmful ones. It also rates the evidential base of the key references. The information is presented in an easy-to-access format by summarizing evidence succinctly and clearly in tables and algorithms. This volume reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics. New to this edition: New chapters on Jehovah's Witness patients and preconception care New references that have been assessed and graded in terms of their evidence base Management of all common procedures are included: Ultrasound and screening Caesarean delivery First trimester pregnancy loss Preterm birth Induced labour