Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology E-Book

This is the sixth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and aligns with the undergraduate curriculum in O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. - Highly illustrated throughout- Essential information points at the end of chapters- Case histories- Practical procedures boxes- Alert (warnings or advice) and tick (guidance or definitions) boxes throughout- Over 100 self-assessment MCQs- Appendices: Principles of Perioperative Care; Governance, Audit and Research- Reflects the national undergraduate curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and Australia More information on:- Fetal development- Screening for fetal anomaly: non-invasive prenatal testing- Placenta accreta- Infections acquired in pregnancy: Zika, Rubella- Non-invasive prenatal testin- Fetal Doppler examination, e.g. middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus- Management of preterm labour: oxytocin antagonists- Induction of labour: components of Bishop score- Ectopic pregnancy: Caesarean scar ectopic, cornual ectopic- Emergency contraception: ulipristal acetate- Sterilization: salpingectomy- Genital tract infections: role of sexual health clinic, contact tracing- Cervix: update on HPV screening and vaccination- Ovary: update FIGO staging of ovarian carcinoma; 'risk reducing surgery' for ovarian cancer- WHO surgical safety checklist added to Appendix A. - New self-assessment OSCE questions