Guidelines for perinatal care / American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ; editors, Sarah J. Kilpatrick, Lu-Ann Papile ; associate editors, Geroge A. Macones, Kristi L. Watterberg
Edition
Eighth edition
Published
Elk Grove Village, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics ; Washington, DC : The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, [2017]
Organization of perinatal health care -- Inpatient perinatal care services -- Quality improvement and patient safety -- Maternal and neonatal interhospital transfer -- Preconception care -- Antepartum care -- Intrapartum care of the mother -- Postpartum care of the mother -- Medical and obstetric complications -- Care of the newborn -- Neonatal complications and management of high-risk infants -- Perinatal infections -- Infection control
Summary
"Jointly developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the unique resource addresses the full spectrum of perinatal medicine from both the obstetric and pediatric standpoints. The new 8th Edition provides a single place to look for the most recent and most trustworthy recommendations on quality care of pregnant women, their fetuses, and their neonates. Key features include proven policies and best practices for community programs, medical centers and regional hospitals, and evidence-based recommendations for safe, effective diagnostic and therapeutic interventions"--Publisher's description
