Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, Fourth Edition - Hardcover

Foley, Michael R.; Strong, Jr., Thomas H.; Garite, Thomas J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071820132 ISBN 13: 9780071820134

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2014

Synopsis

A unique how-to manual focusing on the clinical management of the critically ill pregnant patient

Since the release of the first edition more than a decade ago, Obstetric Intensive Care Manual has become the go-to guide for obstetricians, intensivists, residents, and nurses seeking immediate, practical guidance on intensive and critical care obstetric issues. Enhanced by numerous summary tables, algorithms, and figures that make essential information instantly retrievable, this is the perfect resource for busy clinicians who require authoritative how-to guidance the moment it is needed. Presenting treatment information on commonly encountered emergencies such as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy, thyroid storm, and psychiatric disorders, this is the perfect resource for clinicians who don’t have time to hunt around for the right answer.

Features:

• Step-by-step guidance for outstanding care of critically ill patients
• Numerous summary tables, algorithms, figures, boxed information, and illustrations
• A presentation that makes even the most complex treatment protocol simple to implement
• The expertise of world-renowned contributors
• Completely updated throughout with an all-new chapter on the management of a sickle cell crisis in pregnancy

About this title

About the Author

Michael Foley, MD (Scottsdale, AZ) is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Foley is also head of Phoenix Perinatal Associates, one of the largest perinatal practices and busiest obstetric critical care units in the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071820132
• ISBN 13: 9780071820134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 416