
Textbook of Obstetrics
- 2nd Edition - August 1, 2024
- Author: Usha Vishwanath
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 7 8 6 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 7 8 7 - 5
The second edition of this book has been revised and updated thoroughly in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of obstetrics as per the revised guidelines of National… Read more
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The second edition of this book has been revised and updated thoroughly in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of obstetrics as per the revised guidelines of National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced in 2024. Every effort has been made to make this textbook comprehensive for both the undergraduate and postgraduate students. This will also be a handy, practical reading material for those practicing obstetrics.
New to This Edition
Includes two new chapters: COVID-19 and Pregnancy; and Critical Care in Obstetrics.
Addition of competency codes at the beginning of each chapter, guiding learners through essential topics.
75 New illustrations in the form of line diagrams and three-dimensional diagrams have been incorporated to enhance visual representation.
Multiple-choice questions at the end of the book to evaluate the level of understanding and memory recall of the students.
Viva questions at end of chapters, prepare students for examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.
Salient Features
Clinically relevant topics presented with suitable figures help significantly to students during the clinical examination and also in clinical practice.
Compilation of important scientific trials in obstetrics, history taking and examination, emphasis on communication, informed consent, and clinical documentation has been written which is most often an overlooked entity.
Presentation of 50 clinical case scenarios which intends to arouse the analytical thinking of the students so that they would be aware of the evaluation and management of important obstetric conditions.
A chapter on decision making algorithms for important obstetric situations, especially in clinical practice provided to improve the clarity of thoughts in the students.
Clinical problem box at the end of chapters highlighting topics to foster solid understanding.
Digital Resources at www.medenact.com
Complimentary access to full eBook along with 16 online videos on various topics, a way to improve teaching and learning by measuring student knowledge and skills.
Additional feature titled “Walk Your Way Thru Viva”, compilation of commonly asked questions in clinical examinations.
Includes two new chapters: COVID-19 and Pregnancy; and Critical Care in Obstetrics.
Addition of competency codes at the beginning of each chapter, guiding learners through essential topics.
75 New illustrations in the form of line diagrams and three-dimensional diagrams have been incorporated to enhance visual representation.
Multiple-choice questions at the end of the book to evaluate the level of understanding and memory recall of the students.
Viva questions at end of chapters, prepare students for examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.
Salient Features
Clinically relevant topics presented with suitable figures help significantly to students during the clinical examination and also in clinical practice.
Compilation of important scientific trials in obstetrics, history taking and examination, emphasis on communication, informed consent, and clinical documentation has been written which is most often an overlooked entity.
Presentation of 50 clinical case scenarios which intends to arouse the analytical thinking of the students so that they would be aware of the evaluation and management of important obstetric conditions.
A chapter on decision making algorithms for important obstetric situations, especially in clinical practice provided to improve the clarity of thoughts in the students.
Clinical problem box at the end of chapters highlighting topics to foster solid understanding.
Digital Resources at www.medenact.com
Complimentary access to full eBook along with 16 online videos on various topics, a way to improve teaching and learning by measuring student knowledge and skills.
Additional feature titled “Walk Your Way Thru Viva”, compilation of commonly asked questions in clinical examinations.
PART I
Basic Science in Obstetrics
1 Development and Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract
2 Physiology of Reproduction
3 Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
4 Foetal Development and Physiology
5 The Placenta and Foetal Membranes
6 Physiology of Lactation
7 Maternal Pelvis and Foetal Skull
PART II
Antenatal Management
8 Obstetric History Taking and Examination
9 Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Antenatal Care
10 Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation
11 USG and Doppler in Obstetrics
PART III
Intrapartum Management
12 Physiology and Mechanism of Normal Labour
13 Antepartum and Intrapartum Foetal Surveillance
14 Conduct of Normal Labour
15 Induction of Labour
16 Operative Vaginal Delivery
17 Analgesia and Anaesthesia in Obstetrics
PART IV
Postpartum Management
18A Normal Puerperium
18B Abnormal Puerperium
19 The Newborn Infant and the Concerns
PART V
Antepartum Complications
20 Vomiting During Pregnancy
21 Evaluation of First Trimester Bleeding
22 Miscarriage (Abortion)
23 Ectopic Pregnancy
24 Hydatidiform Mole
25 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)
26 Multiple Pregnancy
27 Intrauterine Foetal Death (IUFD)
28 Intrauterine/Foetal Growth Restriction
29 Oligohydramnios and Polyhydramnios
30 Premature Rupture of Membranes
31 Preterm Labour
32 Evaluation of III Trimester Bleeding
33 Abruptio Placenta
34 Placenta Praevia
35 Pregnancy in Rh-Negative Woman
36 Prolonged Pregnancy
PART VI
Intrapartum Complications
37 Abnormalities of Labour
38 Occipitoposterior Position
39 Breech Presentation
40 Brow Presentation
41 Face Presentation
42 Transverse Lie
43 Caesarean Section and Post-Caesarean Pregnancy
44 Umbilical Cord Prolapse
45 Maternal Tissue Injuries in Labour
46 Obstructed Labour and Rupture Uterus
47 Shoulder Dystocia
48 Postpartum Haemorrhage
PART VII
Maternal Diseases Complicating Pregnancy
49 Anaemia in Pregnancy
50 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
51 Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
52 Heart Disease in Pregnancy
53 Bronchial Asthma in Pregnancy
54 Dengue Fever in Pregnancy
55 COVID in pregnancy
56 Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy
57 Malaria in Pregnancy
58 Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy
59 Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Pregnancy
60 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Pregnancy
61 HIV in Pregnancy
62 Hepatitis in Pregnancy
63 Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy
64 Tuberculosis in Pregnancy
65 Acute Surgical Conditions in Pregnancy
66 Gynaecological Disorders in Pregnancy
67 Intensive care in Obstetrics
PART VIII
Social Obstetrics
68 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
69 Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity
PART IX
Miscellaneous
70 First Step into the Operating Theatre
71 Audit in Obstetrics
72 Case Scenarios: How Will You Manage?
73 Instruments and Drugs in Obstetrics
74 Decision-Making Algorithms in Obstetrics
75 Clinical Documentation in Obstetrics
76 Scientific Trials in Obstetrics
Index
List of Videos
Video 1 Breech Presentation
Video 2 Face Presentation Vaginal Delivery
Video 3 Female Catheterization
Video 4 Closure of Rectus Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)
Video 5 Pelvic Assessment
Video 6 Skin Closure Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)
Video 7 Diameters of Maternal Pelvis
Video 8 Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) with Tubal Sterilization
Video 9 Mechanism of Labour in Left Occipitoanterior (LOA) Position
Video 10 Mechanism of Labour in Right Occipitoposterior (ROP) Position
Video 11 Mechanism of Labour in Left Mentoanterior (LMA) Position
Video 12 Obstetric Grips
Video 13 Cardiotocography
Video 14 First Step into Operating Theatre
Video 15 Surgical Evacuation
Video 16 Postnatal Examination
Basic Science in Obstetrics
1 Development and Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract
2 Physiology of Reproduction
3 Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
4 Foetal Development and Physiology
5 The Placenta and Foetal Membranes
6 Physiology of Lactation
7 Maternal Pelvis and Foetal Skull
PART II
Antenatal Management
8 Obstetric History Taking and Examination
9 Diagnosis of Pregnancy and Antenatal Care
10 Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation
11 USG and Doppler in Obstetrics
PART III
Intrapartum Management
12 Physiology and Mechanism of Normal Labour
13 Antepartum and Intrapartum Foetal Surveillance
14 Conduct of Normal Labour
15 Induction of Labour
16 Operative Vaginal Delivery
17 Analgesia and Anaesthesia in Obstetrics
PART IV
Postpartum Management
18A Normal Puerperium
18B Abnormal Puerperium
19 The Newborn Infant and the Concerns
PART V
Antepartum Complications
20 Vomiting During Pregnancy
21 Evaluation of First Trimester Bleeding
22 Miscarriage (Abortion)
23 Ectopic Pregnancy
24 Hydatidiform Mole
25 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)
26 Multiple Pregnancy
27 Intrauterine Foetal Death (IUFD)
28 Intrauterine/Foetal Growth Restriction
29 Oligohydramnios and Polyhydramnios
30 Premature Rupture of Membranes
31 Preterm Labour
32 Evaluation of III Trimester Bleeding
33 Abruptio Placenta
34 Placenta Praevia
35 Pregnancy in Rh-Negative Woman
36 Prolonged Pregnancy
PART VI
Intrapartum Complications
37 Abnormalities of Labour
38 Occipitoposterior Position
39 Breech Presentation
40 Brow Presentation
41 Face Presentation
42 Transverse Lie
43 Caesarean Section and Post-Caesarean Pregnancy
44 Umbilical Cord Prolapse
45 Maternal Tissue Injuries in Labour
46 Obstructed Labour and Rupture Uterus
47 Shoulder Dystocia
48 Postpartum Haemorrhage
PART VII
Maternal Diseases Complicating Pregnancy
49 Anaemia in Pregnancy
50 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
51 Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
52 Heart Disease in Pregnancy
53 Bronchial Asthma in Pregnancy
54 Dengue Fever in Pregnancy
55 COVID in pregnancy
56 Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy
57 Malaria in Pregnancy
58 Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy
59 Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Pregnancy
60 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Pregnancy
61 HIV in Pregnancy
62 Hepatitis in Pregnancy
63 Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy
64 Tuberculosis in Pregnancy
65 Acute Surgical Conditions in Pregnancy
66 Gynaecological Disorders in Pregnancy
67 Intensive care in Obstetrics
PART VIII
Social Obstetrics
68 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
69 Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity
PART IX
Miscellaneous
70 First Step into the Operating Theatre
71 Audit in Obstetrics
72 Case Scenarios: How Will You Manage?
73 Instruments and Drugs in Obstetrics
74 Decision-Making Algorithms in Obstetrics
75 Clinical Documentation in Obstetrics
76 Scientific Trials in Obstetrics
Index
List of Videos
Video 1 Breech Presentation
Video 2 Face Presentation Vaginal Delivery
Video 3 Female Catheterization
Video 4 Closure of Rectus Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)
Video 5 Pelvic Assessment
Video 6 Skin Closure Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)
Video 7 Diameters of Maternal Pelvis
Video 8 Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) with Tubal Sterilization
Video 9 Mechanism of Labour in Left Occipitoanterior (LOA) Position
Video 10 Mechanism of Labour in Right Occipitoposterior (ROP) Position
Video 11 Mechanism of Labour in Left Mentoanterior (LMA) Position
Video 12 Obstetric Grips
Video 13 Cardiotocography
Video 14 First Step into Operating Theatre
Video 15 Surgical Evacuation
Video 16 Postnatal Examination
- Edition: 2
- Published: August 1, 2024
- Language: English