Optimizing Maternal Outcomes: A Comprehensive Guide to Critical Care Obstetrics

By Luis D. Pacheco, Jeffrey P. Phelan, Torre L. Halscott, Leslie A. Moroz, Arthur J. Vaught, Antonio F. Saad, Amir A. Shamshirsaz

The Alarming Rise of Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States

In recent years, the United States has witnessed a concerning increase in maternal mortality rates, a trend that underscores the significance of critical care obstetrics. Factors such as inadequate access to prenatal care, uninsured or underinsured populations, and rising rates of cardiovascular disease have created a perfect storm, making pregnancy and childbirth increasingly perilous. In this environment, the study of critical care obstetrics has never been more essential.

A Fully Updated Guide to Medical Management in Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Seventh Edition of Critical Care Obstetrics is a comprehensive guide to the medical management of serious conditions in pregnancy and childbirth. Beginning with foundational principles, it surveys the potential serious complications occurring in pregnancy and delivery and the techniques and procedures for maximizing patient outcomes for both pregnant individuals and fetuses. This clear, accessible text promises to continue the essential work of earlier editions.

New Features in the Seventh Edition

• Detailed protocols for implementing life-saving treatments in emergencies
• New chapters on topics including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), antibiotics, and pneumonia
• Authorship by internationally renowned experts in emergency obstetrics

Target Audience

Critical Care Obstetrics is an indispensable resource for working clinical obstetricians and trainees in obstetrics and gynecology seeking to improve medical outcomes for mothers and children.

Product Details

Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 7th edition (May 28, 2024)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 1216
ISBN-10: 1119820235
ISBN-13: 978-1119820239