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Maternal Anatomical and Physiological Adaption to Pregnancy
Pages 1-23
This text is intended to serve as a reference guide for clinicians who consult pregnant women presenting with abdominal and pelvic pain. Many health care providers care for pregnant women including attending physicians, resident physicians, advanced practice nurses, certified nurse, midwives, labor and delivery nurses, operating room and post-anesthesia care nurses, medical students and others.
The book addresses obstetrical and non-obstetrical aspects to the diagnostic process. Key features include:
• the anatomical and physiological alterations of pregnancy • physical examination and management challenges in the first, second and third trimesters
• laboratory findings in the gravid female • diagnostic imaging in the gravid female • assessment of the fetus(es) • Surgical and anesthetic issues in the gravid female
• Medico-legal challenges in caring for pregnant women
• Perinatal and neonatal issues
The Diagnosis and Management of the Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy will serve practitioners as a quick-reference guide to those who encounter pregnant women in pain.
Maternal Anatomical and Physiological Adaption to Pregnancy
Pages 1-23
Overview of the Normal Development of the Human Embryo and Fetus
Pages 25-39
General Principles in the Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen
Pages 41-48
Imaging the Gravid Female
Pages 49-97
Laboratory Studies
Pages 99-105
Obstetrical Etiologies of Abdominal Pain
Pages 107-140
Gynecologic Etiologies of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
Pages 141-163
Gastrointestinal Etiologies of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
Pages 165-192
Urological Etiologies of Abdominal Pain
Pages 193-207
Trauma During Pregnancy
Pages 209-216
Surgical Principles in the Gravid Female
Pages 217-226
Principles and Practice of Anesthetic Management in the Gravid Patient Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Pages 227-236
Postoperative Care Issues
Pages 237-239
Legal Concerns in Complicated Obstetrical Cases
Pages 241-267
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