Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, Fourth Edition

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

1. Basic Hemodynamic Monitoring

2. Transfusion of Blood Components and Derivatives

3. Post Partum Hemorrhage

4. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy and Thrombocytopenia

5. Hypertensive Emergencies

6. Obesity

7. D&T of Thromboembolic Disease

8. Cardiac Disease

9. Maternal Sepsis

10. Thyroid and Other Endocrine Emergencies

11. Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy

12. Respiratory Emergency During Pregnancy

13. Renal Failure in Pregnancy

14. Anaphylactoid Syndrome of Pregnancy

15. Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

16. Neurologic Emergencies

17. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

18. Trauma

19. Transport

20. Anesthesia

21. Psychiatric Emergencies

22. Fetal Considerations

23. Poisoning

24. Neonatal Resuscitation

25. Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy

26. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

27. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus