Ostetricia

"Lecture Notes: Obstetrics and Gynaecology" provides a concise introduction to obstetrics and gynaecology for medical students and junior doctors. Six sections examine the female development from the early years to old age. The text starts with a section on Basic Science. Self-assessment questions are found throughout the text to enhance knowledge and understanding. Part 1 looks at female reproductive anatomy and physiology in detail. Part 2 covers the puberty and menstrual problems of young women, sub fertility, pregnancy prevention and introduces benign diseases, genital tract infections and sexual problems. Part 3 examines the reproductive years. Detailed coverage of the mother and foetus in pregnancy includes problems and diseases in pregnancy, labour and the newborn child development.Part 4 covers the mature woman, and includes abnormal vaginal blood loss, pelvic pain, breast disease and screening for gynaecological cancer. Part 5 discusses the older woman and malignant gynaecological conditions, the menopause and pelvic floor disorders. Part 6 provides an audit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, looking at statistics in reproductive medicine and gives the answers to self-assessment questions found throughout the text."Lecture Notes: Obstetrics and Gynaecology" is written specifically for medical students, junior doctors on foundation programmes, midwives and General Practitioners. Review quotes on Previous Editions: 'Well edited, concise, and a useful source of information' - 2nd Opinion - "Edinburgh Student Gazette". 'Thankfully these are nothing like my lecture notes. This book is packed with useful info' - Surgo, "Glasgow University Medical Journal". 'A really easy book to read, useful in enabling students to grasp the basics' - Northwing - "Sheffield Medical Magazine".

This is the new and completely updated edition of a cornerstone midwifery textbook. Thoroughly overhauled to focus on modern clinical realities and with a clear emphasis on the normal, the textbook builds on its reputation for depth of information and breadth of scope, taking the midwifery student with confidence through the first days of study to the first days of qualified practice. New illustrations are added for this edition, to bring it fully up-to-date.

"Crash Course!" is a revision series for students on system based and integrated courses. An illustrated outline format in bite-sized chunks makes the content easy to absorb. Hints and Tips and Comprehension Check boxes are built-in features designed to make the series student-friendly. A practice exam at the end enables students to assess their level of understanding. The Clinical titles are written by a senior consultant, and a junior doctor who has recent experience of being a student - making the books as relevant as possible for current medical students.

The revised and updated 6th Edition of this popular reference presents multidisciplinary coverage on the full spectrum of complications associated with pregnancy, including pre-existing conditions. Thirty-one expert contributors offer readers state-of-the art guidance on the clinical management of the various conditions that affect and are effected by pregnancy. The book addresses the hottest topics in the field, such as post-partum depression and bioethics. For each condition, the book offers comprehensive coverage of pathophysiology as well as state-of-the-art guidance on effective management.

Now with access to full text online plus many other extras posted on studentconsult.com, access is via unique pin number in front of the book. This popular resource continues to offer step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic disorders. The 4th edition of this bestseller has been completely revised and reorganised to present a more up-to-date approach to the field, with less emphasis on traditional hospital-based practice. It uses the APGO/CREOG curriculum objectives as a framework, with a special emphasis on women's health issues. A new, full-colour design with many illustrations and photographs complements the text. Plus, a free downloadable PDA software program provides a complete guide to the most common disorders.

A student-favorite review of the OB/GYN clerkship and preparation for the shelf exam now offers a CD-ROM that includes all the book's questions in an interactive, electronic format; current therapies and techniques; a wealth of additional figures, tables, and questions to help students better assimilate information; revised questions to more closely match USMLE guidelines; updated case studies for confident clinical decision making; and a brand-new chapter on breast disorders. The book's outline organization displays key terms in bold type, 350 USMLE-style questions with full explanations at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive self-examination, and just the right amount of detail for rapid review and reference. Students welcome this compact, easy-to-carry resource as a "quick-check" before going onto the wards, to identify areas needing further study, for use in study and discussion groups, and for productive, self-directed learning.

Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of "Blueprints Q&A Step 3 Obstetrics & Gynecology" critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, this book is also perfect for use during clerkships, board, shelf, or end-of-rotation exam review. This must-have resource features: double the questions - 200 clinical vignettes per book; questions formatted to match the current USMLE Step 3 boards; full explanations for correct and incorrect answers; increased number of figures; new abbreviations; new table of normal lab values; new shaded tabs for easy navigation between questions and answers; and, new index review individual content areas as needed and be ready for Step 3 with the "Blueprints Q&A" series. A superior resource for medical students, "Blueprints Q A Step 3 Obstetrics & Gynecology" is also a valuable resource for IMGs, PAs and NPs studying for licensure exams.

This is a well-illustrated, highly practical book that will cover all the basic principles of operating in the pelvis region for both obstetric and gynaecological operations. The aim is to help trainees understand the principles of a sound surgical approach and to provide very basic and detailed information that is often hard to find in more exhaustive surgical O&G texts. It will concentrate on standard operations - such as hysterectomy and laparoscopy - that all trainees need to know to pass their exams and become a competent specialist.

This exciting text offers thorough coverage of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, along with non-traditional supplements, that could interact with pregnancy or lactation. Over 725 generic and 2200 brand name drugs and herbal remedies are included, making this the most comprehensive reference available. A user-friendly outline format makes reference quick and easy. Drugs are listed alphabetically and by clinical category. Key facts are given about each substance including: mechanism of action, side effects and drug-drug interaction, and cost of therapy. Known teratogens are identified with a special icon.

This title is written in the same format as the successful Griffith's "Instructions for Patients" and Schmitt's "Instructions for Pediatric Patients". All the content has been reviewed and updated to include the latest developments in diagnostics, treatments, medications, nutrition, and other aspects in management of the disorders and diseases. In addition, this new edition has 48 new topics, and, where appropriate, patient handouts include web resources for patients enabling them to carry out further research on a disease or disorder.

Written by Washington University house staff and faculty, this pocket-sized survival guide provides all the essential obstetrics and gynecology information that every intern needs from Day 1 on the wards. Content includes algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, top ten work-ups, common calls and complaints, key points on most common problems, essentials of "what not to miss" and "when to refer/call for help," and "tricks of the trade." The Obstetrics section is subdivided into antepartum, medical complications of pregnancy, intrapartum, postpartum, and ultrasound and genetics. The Gynecology section covers general gynecology, gynecologic infectious diseases, contraception, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and gynecologic oncology. The Washington Manual[registered] Obstetrics and Gynecology Survival Guide is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual[registered] is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

This title assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Now in its third edition, this highly respected text has become the recognised source of information on the genetic aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology. It includes highly topical information on gynaecological cancers and sex differentiation, combined with a practical review of the basic principles of genetics. Written by two of the best-known experts in the field, this book includes the most up-to-date and clinically relevant information, which can be applied in obstetric and gynaecological practice.

This is a handy reference that emphasizes the common problems encountered in gynecologic and obstetric practice. It simplifies a vast amount of information without being overly simplistic. A wide range of topics is addressed; sections include: General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecologic Oncology, General Obstetrics, Maternal Complications, The Fetus, The Placenta, Labor and Delivery.