| Phys. Description |
1 online resource (x, 293 pages) : illustrations, portrait. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
A highly illustrated, practical book covering the obstetric and surgical procedures used in intrapartum care, including commonly used procedures such as assisted vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum delivery) and more rare techniques such as major vessel ligation and embolization and internal podalic version. The authors take a step-by-step approach to each technique and includes 'tips' and 'pointers' that only an experienced obstetrician would be able to describe. The book is enlivened by the inclusion of short, relevant 'historical highlights'- readers should find these enlightening and entertaining, providing a link with the original Munro Kerr text. Focuses on the intrapartum aspects of obstetric practice - the focus of medico-legal and clinical audit attentionHighly illustrated to show techniques in detailOffers tips and advice to the traineeEmphasis on practical matters - a step-by-step approachIncludes historical boxes to enliven and entertain. |
| Subject |
Obstetric Labor Complications -- surgery
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Obstetric Surgical Procedures -- methods
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| Alt Author |
Robson, Michael S., author.
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Arulkumaran, Sabaratnam, author.
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| Alt Title |
Operative obstetrics |
| ISBN |
9780702076350 |
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070207635X |
| Marc |
m d |
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