Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Authors: E. Malcolm Symonds, Ian M. Symonds
Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 4
Publish Year: 2004
ISBN: 9780443071485

The New Edition of this primer on obstetrics and gynecology presents all the essential information on the specialty in an engaging and easy-access format. Completely revised and updated, it features an attractive new design, a succinct and even more reader-friendly writing style, and totally restructured contents. Plus, the entire book has been reviewed by a panel of advisorsincluding a nurse, midwife, and a panel of obstetric and gynecologic "referees."New chapter on fetal assessment that discusses intrapartum monitoring.Arranges contents in sections on reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynecologyfor easy reference.Features a superb art programin full color throughoutwith completely redrawn illustrations.Presents a wealth of information via new boxes including ethical dilemmas boxes and practical procedures boxes.Offers a concise summary of pathological conditions that overlap in clinical conditions boxes.Provides a wealth of case histories to illustrate the presentation and management of key clinical conditions or signs and symptoms.Highlights the management of life-threatening situations in emergency boxes.Incorporates alerts and practice tips throughout.Provides a key facts summary at the end of each chapter to aid in reader comprehension.