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Textbook of Obstetrics

  • 2nd Edition - December 26, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Usha Vishwanath
  • Language: English

The second edition of this book has been revised and updated thoroughly in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of obstetrics as per the revised guidelines of National… Read more

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The second edition of this book has been revised and updated thoroughly in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of obstetrics as per the revised guidelines of National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced in 2024. Every effort has been made to make this textbook comprehensive for both the undergraduate and postgraduate students. This will also be a handy, practical reading material for those practicing obstetrics.

Key features

New to This Edition
Š Includes two new chapters: COVID-19 and Pregnancy; and Critical Care in Obstetrics.
Š Addition of competency codes at the beginning of each chapter, guiding learners through essential topics.
Š 75 New illustrations in the form of line diagrams and three-dimensional diagrams have been incorporated to enhance visual representation.
Š Multiple-choice questions at the end of the book to evaluate the level of understanding and memory recall of the students.
Š Viva questions at end of chapters, prepare students for examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.

Salient Features
Š Clinically relevant topics presented with suitable figures help significantly to students during the clinical examination and also in clinical practice.
Š Compilation of important scientific trials in obstetrics, history taking and examination, emphasis on communication, informed consent, and clinical documentation has been written which is most often an overlooked entity.
Š Presentation of 50 clinical case scenarios which intends to arouse the analytical thinking of the students so that they would be aware of the evaluation and management of important obstetric conditions.
Š A chapter on decision making algorithms for important obstetric situations, especially in clinical practice provided to improve the clarity of thoughts in the students.
Š Clinical problem box at the end of chapters highlighting topics to foster solid understanding.

Digital Resources at www.medenact.com
Š Complimentary access to full eBook along with 16 online videos on various topics, a way to improve teaching and learning by measuring student knowledge and skills.
Š Additional feature titled “Walk Your Way Thru Viva”, compilation of commonly asked questions in clinical examinations.

Table of contents

PART I
Basic Science in Obstetrics

1 Development and Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract

2 Physiology of Reproduction

3 Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

4 Foetal Development and Physiology

5 The Placenta and Foetal Membranes

6 Physiology of Lactation

7 Maternal Pelvis and Foetal Skull
PART II
Antenatal Management

8 Obstetric History Taking and Examination

9 Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Antenatal Care

10 Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation

11 USG and Doppler in Obstetrics
PART III
Intrapartum Management

12 Physiology and Mechanism of Normal Labour

13 Antepartum and Intrapartum Foetal Surveillance

14 Conduct of Normal Labour

15 Induction of Labour

16 Operative Vaginal Delivery

17 Analgesia and Anaesthesia in Obstetrics
PART IV
Postpartum Management

18A Normal Puerperium

18B Abnormal Puerperium

19 The Newborn Infant and the Concerns
PART V
Antepartum Complications

20 Vomiting During Pregnancy

21 Evaluation of First Trimester Bleeding

22 Miscarriage (Abortion)

23 Ectopic Pregnancy

24 Hydatidiform Mole

25 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)

26 Multiple Pregnancy

27 Intrauterine Foetal Death (IUFD)

28 Intrauterine/Foetal Growth Restriction

29 Oligohydramnios and Polyhydramnios

30 Premature Rupture of Membranes

31 Preterm Labour

32 Evaluation of III Trimester Bleeding

33 Abruptio Placenta

34 Placenta Praevia

35 Pregnancy in Rh-Negative Woman

36 Prolonged Pregnancy
PART VI
Intrapartum Complications

37 Abnormalities of Labour

38 Occipitoposterior Position

39 Breech Presentation

40 Brow Presentation

41 Face Presentation

42 Transverse Lie

43 Caesarean Section and Post-Caesarean Pregnancy

44 Umbilical Cord Prolapse

45 Maternal Tissue Injuries in Labour

46 Obstructed Labour and Rupture Uterus

47 Shoulder Dystocia

48 Postpartum Haemorrhage
PART VII
Maternal Diseases Complicating Pregnancy

49 Anaemia in Pregnancy

50 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

51 Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

52 Heart Disease in Pregnancy

53 Bronchial Asthma in Pregnancy

54 Dengue Fever in Pregnancy

55 COVID in pregnancy

56 Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy

57 Malaria in Pregnancy

58 Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy

59 Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Pregnancy

60 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Pregnancy

61 HIV in Pregnancy

62 Hepatitis in Pregnancy

63 Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy

64 Tuberculosis in Pregnancy

65 Acute Surgical Conditions in Pregnancy

66 Gynaecological Disorders in Pregnancy

67 Intensive care in Obstetrics
PART VIII
Social Obstetrics

68 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

69 Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity
PART IX
Miscellaneous

70 First Step into the Operating Theatre

71 Audit in Obstetrics

72 Case Scenarios: How Will You Manage?

73 Instruments and Drugs in Obstetrics

74 Decision-Making Algorithms in Obstetrics

75 Clinical Documentation in Obstetrics

76 Scientific Trials in Obstetrics
Index

List of Videos
Video 1 Breech Presentation
Video 2 Face Presentation Vaginal Delivery
Video 3 Female Catheterization
Video 4 Closure of Rectus Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)
Video 5 Pelvic Assessment
Video 6 Skin Closure Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)
Video 7 Diameters of Maternal Pelvis
Video 8 Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) with Tubal Sterilization
Video 9 Mechanism of Labour in Left Occipitoanterior (LOA) Position
Video 10 Mechanism of Labour in Right Occipitoposterior (ROP) Position
Video 11 Mechanism of Labour in Left Mentoanterior (LMA) Position
Video 12 Obstetric Grips
Video 13 Cardiotocography
Video 14 First Step into Operating Theatre
Video 15 Surgical Evacuation
Video 16 Postnatal Examination

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 20, 2025
  • Language: English