| Description |
ix, 268 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions is designed to help practitioners manage pregnancy and childbirth in women with systemic disease, recognize the early onset of disease-related pregnancy complications, and determine when it may be necessary to refer patients to another member of the healthcare team. The volume is ideal for all midwives, whether qualified or in training. Written by well-known authorities in the field to ensure that the information is perfectly tailored to the midwifery student Accessible writing style and clear artwork program helps make learning easy Recaps on the underlying anatomy and physiology for the relevant body system Explains the normal physiological changes that occur during pregnancy Summarises the relative risk of the specific disorder in the context of overall maternal mortality Explains the pathophysiology of a given condition, with emphasis on its impact on pregnancy Explores the relevant management the neonate and the likely impact of the medical disorder on future pregnancies Places particular emphasis on the management of critical illness and medical emergencies Risk management and the use of pathways of care Management of obesity Sepsis and infectious diseases Additional pre-existing chronic disorders. |
| Contents |
Chapter One: The midwife's role -- Chapter Two: Hypertensive conditions -- Chapter Three: Cardiac conditions -- Chapter Four: Thromboembolic conditions -- Chapter Five: Haematological conditions -- Chapter Six: Respiratory conditions -- Chapter Seven: Renal conditions -- Chapter Eight: Epilepsy and other neurological conditions -- Chapter Nine: Endocrine disorders -- Chapter Ten: Eating disorders -- Chapter Eleven: The gastrointestinal system -- Chapter Twelve: Sepsis and infections in pregnancy and childbirth -- Chapter Thirteen: Other medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online |
| Subject |
Pregnancy -- Complications.
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Childbirth.
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Midwifery.
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Pregnancy Complications.
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| Reading List |
HNM322 prescribed text 2024
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| Author |
Bryce, Helen, author
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| ISBN |
9780702055706 |
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0702055700 |
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