Obstetrical Pearls (Pearls Series (F. A. Davis))

-- Offers a practical introduction to the major procedures, problems, and issues in OB care-- Prepares the student or resident for 95% of the clinical situations encountered on the OB floor-- Organized by hospital geography rather than by disease-- Explains new screening protocols for HIV and hepatitis B, and how to prevent transmission-- Provides new guidelines about strep, fetal fibronectin, gestational diabetes, and forceps use-- Highlights Pearls and Controversies for quick access-- Fits in lab coat pocket-- Helps students to answer questions on rounds and perform common procedures-- Shows how to prepare workups, progress notes, and treatment orders-- Gives advice on fetal monitoring, anesthesia, and amniotomy