Acute Obstetrics : A Practical Guide Book

I. Evaluation of the Patient
1. Prenatal Evaluation
2. Intrapartum Evaluation

II. Medical Complications of Pregnancy
3. Acute Abdominal Pain
4. Asthma
5. Diabetes
6. Hepatitis
7. Chronic Hypertension
8. Chronic Immunologic Thrombocytopenia
9. Seizure Disorders
10. Urinary Tract Infections

III. Obstetric Complications
11. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
12. Incompetent Cervix
13. Isoimmunization in Pregnancy
14. Group B. Streptococcal Infections
15. Chorioamnionitis
16. Premature Rupture of the Fetal Membranes
17. Preterm Labor
18. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Preeclampsia
19. Antepartum Hemorrhage
20. Venus Thromboembolism in Pregnancy
21. Pregnancy Loss: Spontaneous Abortion and Stillbirths

IV. Appendices Maternal Physiology
A. Temperature Conversion Chart B. Common Laboratory Values in Pregnancy C. Analgesia and Anesthesia in Labor and Delivery

Fetal Physiology
D. Chromosomal Abnormalities E. Diagnostic Radiology and the Fetus F. Fetal Circulation G. Blood Gases: Normal and Abnormal H. Ultrasound Evaluation: Fetal Growth I. Ultrasound Evaluation: Amniotic Fluid Volume J. Ultrasound Evaluation: Placental Grading K. Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring L. Antepartum Fetal Surveillance M. Fetal Lung Maturity: Glucocorticoids for Accelerated Fetal Lung Maturation N. Fetal Lung Maturity: Assessment before Repeat Cesarean Delivery

Medical Administration
O. Medications in Pregnancy: FDA Guidelines P. Immunizations during Pregnancy Q. Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines R. Drugs of Abuse: Urine Drug Screens S. Drug Use During Pregnancy: Maternal and Embryonic Effects T. Drug Use During Pregnancy: Perinatal Characteristics U. Definition of Terms: Street Names of Drugs of Abuse V. Definition of Terms: Vital Statistics W. Definition of Terms: Symbols X. Definition of Terms: Abbreviations Y. Useful Telephone Numbers

Index