Download or read book Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics E-Book written by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-10-02 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a highly illustrated, practical book covering the obstetric and surgical procedures used in intrapartum care, including commonly used procedures and more rare techniques. The authors take a step-by-step approach to each technique and includes 'tips' and 'pointers', whilst contextualising this with the history of obstetric practice. - Authoritative, world-known editors and author team. - Presents a contemporary and pragmatic summary ofrecent developments in operative obstetrics. - Contextualises practice in the history of obstetric practice. - Accurate line drawings throughout clearly demonstrating relevant procedures and equipment. - Advice and management for obstetricians working in resource-limited areas - New chapter to cover labour and delivery in high-BMI women - Extensive coverage of Caesarean section to reflect current critical thinking - New chapters exploring assisted vaginal delivery in greater depth - Management areas and guidelines fully updated (e.g. for fetal monitoring in labour). - Covers significant new research, e.g. the WOMAN trial. - New editor, Michael Robson