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Obstetric Life Support Manual: Etiology, prevention, and treatment of maternal medical emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pregnant and postpartum patients (Original PDF from Publisher)

Comprehensive Guide to Maternal Medical Emergencies: A Practical Approach

By Andrea Shields, Jacqueline Vidosh, Laurie Kavanagh, Peter Nielsen, and Brook Thomson

This comprehensive guide covers normal and abnormal physiology of pregnancy, common etiologies of maternal medical emergencies, recognition and management of maternal deterioration and impending cardio-pulmonary arrest, modifications of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in pregnant and post-partum patients, and specialized procedures for diagnosis and treatment of maternal medical emergencies.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Medical Emergencies

The book provides simplified algorithms and cognitive aids designed to improve a team’s ability to successfully implement unique techniques for treating maternal medical emergencies and cardiac arrests. It offers a practical guide to managing complex and challenging maternal medical emergencies, with a focus on evidence-based approaches and techniques.

The guide covers a range of topics, including:

  • Physiology of pregnancy and its implications for maternal medical emergencies
  • Common etiologies of maternal medical emergencies, including trauma and cerebrovascular accidents during pregnancy and post-partum
  • Recognition and management of maternal deterioration and impending cardio-pulmonary arrest
  • Modifications of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in pregnant and post-partum patients
  • Specialized procedures for diagnosis and treatment of maternal medical emergencies, including point-of-care ultrasound, perimortem cesarean delivery, and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Publishing details:

Published by: CRC Press

First Edition: August 15, 2023

Language: English

Pages: 200

ISBN-10: 1032289511

ISBN-13: 978-1032289519

This comprehensive guide is essential reading for healthcare professionals and teams involved in the management of maternal medical emergencies, providing a practical and evidence-based approach to managing complex and challenging cases.

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