Bookeditor, Robert A. Sinkin, Christian A. Chisholm
Summary: The fourth edition of this popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering maternal and fetal care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes. This book features 12 units containing information and skills essential for the recognition and initial management of high-risk and sick pregnant women and their fetuses. In this updated fourth edition, new units have been added on psychosocial risk factors in pregnancy and obstetric risk.
Contents:
Intro
Unit 1: Hypertension in Pregnancy
Unit 2: Obstetric Hemorrhage
Unit 3: Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
Unit 4: Other Medical Risk Factors in Pregnancy
Unit 5: Obstetric Risk Factors: Prior or Current Pregnancy
Unit 6: Psychosocial Risk Factors in Pregnancy
Unit 7: Gestational Diabetes
Unit 8: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes and Intra-amniotic Infection
Skill Unit: Sterile Speculum Examination
Skill Unit: Tests for Suspected or Proven Rupture of Membranes
Unit 9: Preterm Labor
Unit 10: Inducing and Augmenting Labor
Unit 11: Abnormal Labor Progress and Difficult Deliveries
Unit 12: Imminent Delivery and Preparation for Maternal/Fetal Transport
Pretest Answer Key
Glossary
Index.