Main description:

This, the 30th anniversary 5th edition, has been completely revised and updated but continues to provide the clear, concise and practical guidance necessary to manage the obstetric emergencies that confront those on the frontline of the labour ward. The advice, drawn from the author's extensive experience, is authoritative and unequivocal. The book is illustrated and fully indexed with selected references for further reading. Written for trainee and practising obstetricians, midwives and obstetric nurses.

Contents:

Intrapartum care; Miscarriage; Ectopic pregnancy; Acute abdominal pain in pregnancy; Antepartum haemorrhage; Severe pre-eclampsia / eclampsia; Non-progressive labour: dystocia; Intrapartum fetal monitoring; Shoulder dystocia; Breech delivery; Twin & triplet delivery; Cord prolapse; Postpartum haemorrhage; Retained placenta; Lower genital tract trauma; Acute uterine inversion; Vaginal birth after caesarean section; Uterine rupture; Emergency obstetric hysterectomy; Haemorrhagic shock; Disseminated intravascular coagulation; Amniotic fluid embolism; Emergency uterine relaxation; Major vessel ligation & embolization; Trauma in pregnancy; Analgesia for emergency obstetric procedures; Immediate care of the new-born.