Clinical Obstetrics And Gynaecology International Edition
Edited by Owen, Philip
Edited by Owen, Philip; Edited by Magowan, Brian A.; Edited by Thomson, Andrew
Description
The fourth edition of this highly regarded textbook has been thoroughly overhauled. There is | a new chapter bridging the gap between learning and doing (On-Call); | new coverage of FGM and the Zika virus; | sepsis has been updated; | there is access to a further five chapters online; | there are ten videos to guide learners through the more difficult, complex issues they might face in O | and new self-assessment has been written to help with testing understanding. Key points boxes throughout Full-colour illustrations throughout Over 350 illustrations Comprehensive coverage New chapter covering On-Call O&G with practical guidance and steps for acute and important issues likely to be encountered (hypertension, sepsis, bleeding, labour-ward emergencies etc.). New sections on FGM. Expanded areas in medical disorders in pregnancy and mental illness. Online access to nine videos with experts guiding viewers through a range of essential issues, from on-call scenarios to fetal medicine. Online access to a further five chapters. Self-assessment. Over 40 SBAs and case-based questions.
Table of contents
SECTION 1 FUNDAMENTALS Pelvic anatomy History and examination SECTION 2 GYNAECOLOGY Paediatric gynaecology and disorders of sex development The normal menstrual cycle and amenorrhoea Sub-fertility Early pregnancy care Menstrual disorders and premenstrual syndrome Pelvic pain and endometriosis The menopause and HRT Prolapse Incontinence Ovarian neoplasms Uterine neoplastic disease Cervical disease Trophoblastic disease Vulval disorders Gynaecological surgery SECTION 3 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Pelvic infection and STIs Psychosexual problems Abortion Contraception SECTION 4 OBSTETRICS Antenatal and postnatal care Maternal medicine Prenatal diagnosis Obstetric haemorrhage Fetal growth and surveillance Hypertension in pregnancy Prematurity Multiple pregnancy Normal labour and pain relief in labour Monitoring of the fetus in labour Induction Malpresentation and slow labour Emergencies in labour Operative delivery Stillbirth and neonatal mortality Neonatal resuscitation SECTION 5 ON CALL FOR OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY Practical obstetrics and gynaecology Self-assessment ONLINE CHAPTERS W1. Embryology W2. Imaging in gynaecology W3. Physiology of pregnancy W4. Obstetrics in under-resourced settings W5. Neonatal care VIDEOS V1. Pelvic pain V2. The menopause V3. STIs V4. Contraception V5. Fetal medicine V6. Prematurity V7. Induction V8. Slow and precipitate labour V9. Stillbirth V10. On call
Review quote
''The book itself is a good read if you''re trying to get the basic essential information in Obs/Gynae. I especially love the illustrations . (a bit of a break from all that medical reading!).'' ''. everything you need to know packaged in one book .. Written and laid out in a nice, logical way, I''d highly recommend it.'' ''Great textbook, up to date and clinically relevant; contained all I needed for my medical school placement and written exam. I recommend this book for medical students.'' ''I work as a triage midwife and find this a great reference point.''
Biographical note
Philip Owen has published over sixty research papers plus several book chapters. He is on the editorial board for the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. Brian Magowan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Head of Service at the Borders General Hospital, Melrose. His clinical interests are in fetal medicine and obstetrics, as well as obstetric skills training in the UK and overseas, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. He was the lead editor for the previous edition of the title. Andrew Thomso
Description
The fourth edition of this highly regarded textbook has been thoroughly overhauled. There is | a new chapter bridging the gap between learning and doing (On-Call); | new coverage of FGM and the Zika virus; | sepsis has been updated; | there is access to a further five chapters online; | there are ten videos to guide learners through the more difficult, complex issues they might face in O | and new self-assessment has been written to help with testing understanding. Key points boxes throughout Full-colour illustrations throughout Over 350 illustrations Comprehensive coverage New chapter covering On-Call O&G with practical guidance and steps for acute and important issues likely to be encountered (hypertension, sepsis, bleeding, labour-ward emergencies etc.). New sections on FGM. Expanded areas in medical disorders in pregnancy and mental illness. Online access to nine videos with experts guiding viewers through a range of essential issues, from on-call scenarios to fetal medicine. Online access to a further five chapters. Self-assessment. Over 40 SBAs and case-based questions.
Table of contents
SECTION 1 FUNDAMENTALS Pelvic anatomy History and examination SECTION 2 GYNAECOLOGY Paediatric gynaecology and disorders of sex development The normal menstrual cycle and amenorrhoea Sub-fertility Early pregnancy care Menstrual disorders and premenstrual syndrome Pelvic pain and endometriosis The menopause and HRT Prolapse Incontinence Ovarian neoplasms Uterine neoplastic disease Cervical disease Trophoblastic disease Vulval disorders Gynaecological surgery SECTION 3 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Pelvic infection and STIs Psychosexual problems Abortion Contraception SECTION 4 OBSTETRICS Antenatal and postnatal care Maternal medicine Prenatal diagnosis Obstetric haemorrhage Fetal growth and surveillance Hypertension in pregnancy Prematurity Multiple pregnancy Normal labour and pain relief in labour Monitoring of the fetus in labour Induction Malpresentation and slow labour Emergencies in labour Operative delivery Stillbirth and neonatal mortality Neonatal resuscitation SECTION 5 ON CALL FOR OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY Practical obstetrics and gynaecology Self-assessment ONLINE CHAPTERS W1. Embryology W2. Imaging in gynaecology W3. Physiology of pregnancy W4. Obstetrics in under-resourced settings W5. Neonatal care VIDEOS V1. Pelvic pain V2. The menopause V3. STIs V4. Contraception V5. Fetal medicine V6. Prematurity V7. Induction V8. Slow and precipitate labour V9. Stillbirth V10. On call
Review quote
''The book itself is a good read if you''re trying to get the basic essential information in Obs/Gynae. I especially love the illustrations . (a bit of a break from all that medical reading!).'' ''. everything you need to know packaged in one book .. Written and laid out in a nice, logical way, I''d highly recommend it.'' ''Great textbook, up to date and clinically relevant; contained all I needed for my medical school placement and written exam. I recommend this book for medical students.'' ''I work as a triage midwife and find this a great reference point.''
Biographical note
Philip Owen has published over sixty research papers plus several book chapters. He is on the editorial board for the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. Brian Magowan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Head of Service at the Borders General Hospital, Melrose. His clinical interests are in fetal medicine and obstetrics, as well as obstetric skills training in the UK and overseas, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. He was the lead editor for the previous edition of the title. Andrew Thomso
