Medical Complications in Pregnancy (Practical Pathways Series) - Hardcover

Craigo, Sabrina; Baker, Emily

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007141715X ISBN 13: 9780071417150

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2005

Synopsis

Suitable for providing care for disorders created or affected by pregnancy, this title features various disorder-focused chapters that open with a high-yield 'pathway' summarizing the best course of action as determined by scientific studies. It includes illustrative case studies, tips, clinical forms, and patient education information.

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From the Publisher:

FEATURE: Pathway at start of each chapter

FEATURE: "Guiding Questions" in determining the approach to the patient

FEATURE: Highlighted key points throughout each chapter

Evidence-based review of literature

Evidence-based review of literature

FEATURE: Covers entire range of medical problems: cardiac, neurologic, hematologic, endocrinologic, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, vascular, and orthopedic/rheumatologic.

FEATURE: Pathway at start of each chapter

BENEFIT: Provides "at a glance" summary of authors' recommended course of management

FEATURE: "Guiding Questions" in determining the approach to the patient

BENEFIT: Offers tips on formulating an effective clinical strategy

FEATURE: Highlighted key points throughout each chapter
BENEFIT: Highlights and summarizes high-yield points of information for the reader

FEATURE: Evidence-based review of literature

BENEFIT: Provides concise summary of what current and future trials mean for daily practice

FEATURE: Evidence-based review of literature

BENEFIT: Demonstrates clinical application of concepts discussed in the text

FEATURE: Covers entire range of medical problems: cardiac, neurologic, hematologic, endocrinologic, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, vascular, and orthopedic/rheumatologic.

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practical pathways in OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

COMPLICATIONS IN PREGNANCY

Sabrina D. Craigo, MD

Emily R. Baker, MD

A UNIQUE DECISION-MAKING TOOL FOR DAILY PRACTICEThis evidence-based resource provides easy-to-use, expert guidance on the assessment and treatment of common pregnancy complications seen in daily office practice. After a brief overview of the effects of disease on pregnancy and pregnancy on disease, you’ll find practical, easy-to-access coverage of:

· System-by-system review of diseases induced or exacerbated by pregnancy

· System-by-system treatment of diseases' effects on pregnancy

· Coverage of common complications in endocrine, hematologic, renal, GI, cardiovascular, pulmonary, rheumatologic/musculoskeletal, neurologic, and other systems

Separate sections cover skin conditions, obesity, and substance abuse.

About the Practical Pathways Series:

Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique new series especially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management:

· A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters provides an “at a glance” summary of recommended management

· What’s the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practice

· Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patient

· Key Points are highlighted in the margins

· Case Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skills

· References facilitate further research or study

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OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES:

Cedars: Infertility

Liu and Gass: Management of the Perimenopause

Newton: Infections in Women

Weber: Office Urogynecology

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 007141715X
• ISBN 13: 9780071417150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448