Emergencies in obstetrics and gynaecology

DESCRIPTION

The second edition of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a practical and accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology, from the immediately life-threatening to the smaller but urgent problems that may arise.

Designed around the symptoms and signs with which the patient presents to the hospital, this handbook explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, or treat an emergency. The 'Obstetric emergencies' section covers topics from early pregnancy through to post-delivery complications, whilst the 'Gynaecologic emergencies' section addresses those issues that could potentially pose a threat to a women's fertility or even her life. 

Addressing new topics on issues that have become more prevalent, such as substance misuse in pregnancy, and violence against women and children, the second edition of Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an essential read. A new topic on 'preoperative assessment' outlines how to manage consent, the risks, benefits, and what the patient should expect.

• A concise guide to the practical management of obstetric and gynaecologic emergencies.
• A multidisciplinary group of senior clinicians present invaluable advice gained from personal experience.
• Divided into obstetric emergencies and gynaecologic emergencies for ease of use.

CONTENT

PART 1: OBSTETRICS

1. Pregnancy changes and early pregnancy complications.

2. Medical emergencies in pregnancy.

3. Obstetric complications.

4. Concerns for the fetus and surveillance.

5. Interpartum procedures and complications.

6. Post-delivery procedures and complications.

7. Sepsis in pregnancy.

8. Complications associated with complex psychological needs.

9. Miscellaneous topics in obstetrics.

PART 2: GYNAECOLOGY

10. Abnormal menses and bleeding.

11. Chronic and acute abdominal pain.

12. Intra-operative emergencies.

13. Postoperative complications.

14. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

15. Contraception and termination of pregnancy.

16. Vaginal discharge.

17. Vulval problems.

18. Miscellaneous topics in gynaecology.

19. Diagnostic laparoscopy & emergencies following laparoscopic surgery.

20. General issues in obstetrics and gynaecology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MSc MPH PhD MRCOG studied medicine at the University of Athens Medical School and was later awarded a PhD in Surgical Research. He trained at the London Deanery. Following the completion of subspecialty training in Urogynaecology at St George's Hospital, London, Stergios was awarded an Ethicon Travel Award by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and worked as a visiting Scholar in the University of Michigan, where he trained in Robotic Surgery and participated in research projects with the Pelvic Floor Research Group. Stergios is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St George's as well as the Lead Urogynaecologist Consultant for Childbirth Injury and Pelvic Health after Childbirth services, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at St George's University, London. He is currently a member of several scientific and professional committees, working groups and societies, and is a prolific conference speaker and author of journal articles.