Emergency and Critical Care in Obstetrics

Emergency and Critical Care in Obstetrics covers the management of a variety of emergency obstetric conditions. With essential information on the use of equipment and administering relevant therapies, this book is an ideal source of reference for obstetricians. Divided into 24 chapters, the book begins with discussion on maternal health and mortality in emergency obstetric services, followed by the practicalities of setting up an intensive care unit and equipment, and the role of fluid and electrolytes in obstetrics. Further chapters cover a range of conditions and situations which require emergency and critical care, from severe pre-eclampsia to renal, cardiac, respiratory and surgical emergencies. Two chapters cover anaesthesia and analgesia in obstetrics, and discussion on anticoagulation therapies follows the chapter on coagulation disorders and pregnancy. The book concludes with an insightful chapter on intensive care blood component transfusion. 58 images and illustrations enhance important information for obstetricians in this concise guide to emergency and critical care in obstetrics. Key Points * Concise guide to the management of emergency obstetric conditions * Includes guidance on ICU set-up, anaesthesia, analgesia, therapies and foetal diagnostics *58 images and illustrations