Fetal Monitoring in Practice: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by renowned professionals Donald Gibb MD MRCP FRCOG MEWI and Sabaratnam Arulkumaran PhD DSc FRCS FRCOG, the latest edition of Fetal Monitoring in Practice has been fully updated with the latest information in color. This edition features an expanded international author team, the latest guidelines from NICE and FIGO, updated information on clinical assessment and medical litigation, and a new chapter on competency testing in CTG interpretation prior to practice.

Key Features

This book offers a clear and friendly writing style that makes a potentially challenging subject straightforward and accessible. It emphasizes the importance of using monitoring techniques within the context of detailed clinical assessment and explains the basics of interpretation including the influence of drugs used for pain relief. The book also explains common pitfalls associated with equipment usage and provides practical advice on how to avoid them, as well as the underlying pathophysiology associated with abnormal changes seen on the CTG.

Clinical Scenarios and Real CTG Traces

Clinical scenarios demonstrate common presentations such as breech birth, twin pregnancies, brow presentation, hypertension, and eclampsia. Real CTG traces demonstrate more complex presentations such as prolonged deceleration, placental abruption, and fetal bleeding. This book is perfect for candidates undertaking the Advanced Training Skills Module of the RCOGs ‘Advanced Labour Ward Practice’.

Latest Guidelines and Expanded Information

This edition incorporates the latest guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. It also includes new and expanded information on clinical assessment, complications including infection, anaemia and bleeding, and medical litigation, as well as a new chapter on competency testing in CTG interpretation prior to practice.

Product Details

This book is available in paperback format, with 272 pages. It was published by Churchill Livingstone in May 2017. The language of the book is English, and the ISBN-10 is 0702043486, with an ISBN-13 of 978-0702043482. The product dimensions are 5.3 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches.