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Manual of Obstetrics

  • 4th Edition -
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Muralidhar Pai, Prahalad Kushtagi, Shirish Daftary, SUDIP Chakravarti
  • Language: English

This book is based on the classic ‘Holland and Brews Manual of Obstetrics’. The fourth edition is comprehensive with clear concepts, concrete up-to-date knowledge and student f… Read more

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This book is based on the classic ‘Holland and Brews Manual of Obstetrics’. The fourth edition is comprehensive with clear concepts, concrete up-to-date knowledge and student friendly "one stop obstetrics textbook". Basic principles, investigations, management options as well as the recent advances have all been explained in a simple and systematic manner. The information given is evidence based and as per international guidelines and management protocols.

Key features

Salient Features

  • Every chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated with recent advances in Obstetrics
  • The book has been made comprehensive with addition of new content, algorithms, figures, drug regimens and tables
  • Several new chapters, Decision Making in Obstetrics, Management of Post-caesarean Pregnancy, Obstetric History Taking, Obstetric Examination, Labour Care – Ready Reckoner added
  • Chapters on Specimens and Instruments in Obstetrics have been added to aid students to prepare for viva voce
  • The format is modified to help not only students in obstetrics but also the practicing obstetricians

Points to Remember added with each chapter highlighting important information

Table of contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition v

Preface to the First Edition vi

Historical Landmarks and Evolution

of the Art and Science of Obstetrics vii

SECTION I BASICS OF REPRODUCTION 1

1

Reproductive Anatomy 1

2

Fundamentals of Reproduction 15

3

The Fetus 28

4

Birth Defects, Genetics, Teratology and

Counselling 34

5

Maternal Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy 37

6

Endocrinology of Pregnancy 44

SECTION II NORMAL PREGNANCY 49

7

Diagnosis of Pregnancy 49

8

The Fetus In Utero and Fetopelvic

Relationship 54

9

Prenatal (Antenatal) Care 59

10

Fetus at Risk: Identifi cation and Assessment 80

SECTION III MEDICAL, SURGICAL AND

GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN

PREGNANCY 85

11

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy 85

12

Epilepsy in Pregnancy/Seizure Disorders 100

13

Anaemia in Pregnancy 104

14

Heart Diseases in Pregnancy 116

15

Diabetes in Pregnancy 126

16

Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy 138

17

Urinary Infections and Pyelonephritis in

Pregnancy 142

18

Malaria in Pregnancy 146

19

Dengue Fever Complicating Pregnancy 151

20

Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy 153

21

Bronchial Asthma in Pregnancy 159

22

Tuberculosis Complicating Pregnancy 162

23

Rh Isoimmunization 166

24

HIV Infection Complicating Pregnancy 175

25

Perinatal Infectious Diseases (TORCH) 180

26

Surgical Disorders in Pregnancy 187

27

Gynaecological Disorders in Pregnancy 192

SECTION IV OBSTETRIC DISORDERS

IN PREGNANCY 197

28

Early Pregnancy Loss 197

29

Ectopic Pregnancy 206

30

Fetal Growth Restriction 213

31

Multifetal Pregnancy 220

32

Antepartum Haemorrhage 228

33

Placenta Praevia 230

34

Accidental Haemorrhage (Placental

Abruption) 236

35

Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities 241

36

Post-term Pregnancy 245

37

Intrauterine Fetal Death 247

38

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 250

SECTION V NORMAL LABOUR 257

39

Onset of Labour 257

40

Uterine Activity in Labour 262

41

Effects of Labour on Mother and Fetus 267

42

Clinical Course of Labour 269

43

Mechanism of Labour 273

44

Documentation of Labour (Partogram) 278

45

Management of Labour 283

SECTION VI ABNORMAL LABOUR 291

46

Abnormal Fetal Positions

and Presentations 291

47

Prolonged Labour 319

48

Abnormal Uterine Action 325

49

Contracted Pelvis and Cephalopelvic

Disproportion 330

50

Obstructed Labour 336

51

Rupture of the Uterus 340

52

Other Maternal Soft-Tissue Traumas 344

53

Postpartum Haemorrhage 347

54

Preterm Labour 355

55

Prelabour Rupture of Membranes 362

56

Induction of Labour 364

57

Fetal Surveillance in Labour 372

58

Fetal Distress (Non-Reassuring Fetal Status) 378

59

Obstetric Shock 381

60

Amniotic Fluid Embolism (Pulmonary Embolism)

in Obstetrics 388

61

Coagulation Disorders and

Thrombocytopenia 391

SECTION VII PUERPERIUM 395

62

Normal Puerperium 395

63

Disorders of the Puerperium 403

SECTION VIII DRUGS IN OBSTETRICS 427

64

Obstetric Analgesia and Anaesthesia 427

65

Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation 434

SECTION IX INVESTIGATIONS

IN OBSTETRIC PRACTICE AND ASSESSMENT

OF FETAL WELL BEING 451

66

Ultrasonography in Fetal Health

Assessment 451

67

Antenatal Detection of Abnormal Fetal

Development 463

68

Antenatal Testing for Fetal

Well-being: Cardiotocography 468

SECTION X OBSTETRIC INTERVENTIONS

AND SURGERIES 475

69

Surgical Procedures in Early Pregnancy 475

70

Versions 482

71

Episiotomy 486

72

Obstetric Forceps 489

73

Vacuum Extraction (Ventouse) 493

74

Caesarean Delivery 497

75

Surgical Management of Obstetric

Haemorrhage 502

76

Decompression Procedures 507

SECTION XI SAFE MOTHERHOOD 511

77

The Safe Motherhood Initiative 511

78

Maternal Mortality 516

79

Perinatal Mortality 521

SECTION XII THE NEWBORN INFANT 525

80

Care and Examination of the Newborn 525

81

Adaptation and Resuscitation of the

Newborn 531

82

Problems of the Newborn 534

83

Infections in the Newborn 541

84

Congenital Fetal Malformations 546

85

Neurological Presentations in the

Newborn 558

86

The Small Newborn (Low Birthweight) 561

SECTION XIII CONTRACEPTION

AND TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY 563

87

Contraception 563

88

Induced Abortions and Medical Termination

of Pregnancy 580

SECTION XIV CONTEMPORARY OBSTETRIC

PRACTICE 583

89

Immunology and Pregnancy 583

90

Trauma in Pregnancy 588

91

Sexually Transmitted

Diseases in Pregnancy 592

92

Substance Abuse in Pregnancy 595

93

Medicolegal Issues and Risk

Management 598

94

Special Cases in Obstetric

Practice 602

95

Evolution of Obstetric Practice 606

SECTION XV CLINICAL ASPECTS

IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 613

96

Obstetric History Taking 613

97

Obstetric Examination 615

98

Labour Care – A Ready Reckoner 620

99

Obstetric Management – Decision Making 630

100

Management in Postcaesarean Pregnancy 632

101

Specimens in Obstetrics 638

102

Obstetric Instruments 643

Index 657

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  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 15, 2015
  • Language: English

About the authors

MP

Muralidhar Pai

Dr Muralidhar V Pai is the Professor & Head, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. He has an experience of 28 years in teaching undergraduate students.

Awards/Honors

• Best Teacher Award, KMC, Manipal 2010, 2012 and 2013

• Corresponding National Editor of Indian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology since 2011

• External Examiner for Final Professional Exams at The National University of Malaysia, Mar 2007

• External Examiner for Final Professional Exams at Kathmandu University, Nepal, Jan 2011

• Peer reviewer of Medical Journal of Malaysia since 2004

• National Chairman of FOGSI Public Awareness Committee for 2004

• International Fellowships (UICC, Indo-Belgian, Loma Linda, Washington, Minnesota Universities )

• President, Manipal Obstetrics & Gynecological Society 2009 - 2010

Academics

• Professor & Head of Ob/Gyn, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia Nov 2000 - Jun 2002, Jul 2004 -May 2007

• 28 years, UG and 25 years PG teaching & clinical experience at KMC Manipal

• Undergraduate & postgraduate examiner at several universities in India & MMMC, Malaysia

• 85 Publications, 188 presentations at national and international level

Overseas training in

• Assisted Reproductive Techniques at Loma Linda University, California, USA, 1992

• Management of trophoblastic diseases at Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK, 1992

• Gynecological endoscopic surgery at Oldenburg, Hamburg & Kolon, Germany, 1996

• Management of Carcinoma of cervix, Washington University, St Louis, USA, 1999

• Assisted Reproductive Technique, Washington Unversity, St Louis, USA, 1999

• Assisted Reproductive Technique, Brussels Free University, Brussels, Belgium, 2000

Others

• Dy Director Planning, Manipal University, designed and edited the initial web-site of Manipal University (www.manipal.edu), 1997-2000

• Founder Medical Superintendent of Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, Mar - Aug 1997.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor & Head Unit II Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology Kasturba Medical College Manipal 576104,

PK

Prahalad Kushtagi

Dr Prahlad Khustagi is working as Professor in Obstetrics-Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, A constituent unit of Manipal University.

He has set up Academic Departments in University Medical Colleges in Nepal and Saudi Arabia; Clinical - Academic Units of Obstetrics-Gynecology at the Udupi Campus of Kasturba Medical College in India; Al Ahsa of King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia; Urogynecology Services at University Teaching Hospital in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

He is the co-editor for the book on ‘Medical Disorders in Pregnancy - an update’ (ed) Hiralal Konar, Pralhad Kushtagi

FOGSI-JayPee Publications, 2006

Fellowships/Visiting positions

1. Fellow, Royal Society of Health, London (1982-)

2. Fellow, College of Chest Physicians, India Chapter (1982-)

3. Fellow, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London (1982-)

4. Fellow, Academy of General Education, Manipal (1988)

5. Fellow, International Union Against Cancer, UICC (1993)

6. Fellow, Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2007)

Affiliations and expertise
Dr Prahalad Kushtagi Professor Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, 575001

SC

SUDIP Chakravarti

Dr Sudip Chakravarti is currently working as Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Kolkata. He is the former President of Bengal Obstetric and Gynaecological society and Vice President of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Kolkata