A highly illustrated, practical book covering the obstetric and surgical procedures used in intrapartum care, including commonly used procedures such as assisted vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum delivery) and more rare techniques such as major vessel ligation and embolization and internal podalic version.
The authors take a step -by-step approach to each technique and include 'tips' and 'pointers' thatonly an experienced obstetrician would be able to describe.
The book also gives short, relevant 'historical highlights' which readers
will find enlightening and entertaining, providing a link with the original Munro Kerr text.
FEATURES- Focuses on the intrapartum aspects of obstetric practice - the focus of medico-legal and clinical audit attention
- Highly illustrated to show techniques in detail
- Offers tips and advice to the trainee
- Emphasis on practical matters with a
step-by-step approach - Includes historical boxes to enliven and entertain
NEW FEATURES- Completely re-written with new authors and a new approach using short paragraphs and bullet points
- Over 150 line drawings and black and white clinical photos
- 10-20 photos to show actual soft-tissue structures
