Williams obstetrics

The leading obstetrics reference for more than a century -- now in full-color and with a greater emphasis on evidence-based practice Written by a team of expert authors from world-renowned Parkland Hospital, this rigorously referenced, landmark resource tells you everything you need to know about the practice of obstetrics in a unified, consistent tone not found in other texts. For decades, ob-gyn practitioners and residents have hailed the book for its thoroughness, scientific orientation, and practical applicability at the bedside. Williams Obstetrics is reinforced throughout by a timely emphasis on evidence-based medicine, supported by state-of-the-art ultrasound images and original illustrations. The book's comprehensive coverage begins with an incisive look at maternal anatomy and physiology, and fetal growth and development. The text then progresses to the antepartum period, labor and delivery, the fetus and newborn, the peurperium period, obstetric complications, and medical and surgical complications. New to this Edition 1,100 brand-new, precisely rendered full-color illustrations Evidence-based medicine is highlighted in the text through the use of icons, better familiarizing you with the latest clinical guidelines and standards of care Greater use of headings and subheadings to quickly lead you to the content you need Improved algorithms and tables clearly and concisely present Class I evidence for diagnosis and treatment In-depth coverage of abnormal obstetrics -- from obstetrical hemorrhage and preterm birth, to reproductive tract abnormalities -- provides the most clinically relevant perspectives in this pivotal area
Brief TOC I. Overview 1. Obstetrics in Perspective II. Anatomy & Physiology 2. Maternal Anatomy 3. Implantation, Embryogenesis 4. Fetal Growth and Development 5. Maternal Physiology 6. Parturition III. Antepartum 7. Preconceptional Counseling 8. Prenatal Care 9. Abortion 10. Ectopic Pregnancy 11. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 12. Genetics 13. Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy 14. Teratology and Drugs 15. Antepartum Assessment 16. Ultrasonography IV. Labor and Delivery 17. Normal Labor and Delivery 18. Intrapartum Assessment 19. Obstetrical Anesthesia 20. Dystocia?Abnormal Labor 21. Disorders of Amnionic Fluid Volume 22. Induction of Labor 23. Forceps Delivery and Vacuum Extraction 24. Breech Presentation and Delivery 25. Cesarean Delivery and Peripartum Hysterectomy 26. Prior Caesarean Delivery 27. Abnormalities of the Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Membranes V. Fetus & Newborn 28. The Newborn 29. Diseases and Injuries of Fetus and Newborn VI. Peurperium 30. The Peurperium 31. Peurperial Infection 32. Contraception 33. Sterilization VII. Obstetric Complications 34. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy 35. Obstetrical Hemorrhage 36. Preterm Birth 37. Postterm Pregnancy 38. Fetal Growth Disorders 39. Multifetal Gestation 40. Abnormalities of the Reproductive Tract VIII. Medical & Surgical Complications 41. General Considerations 42. Critical Care/Trauma 43. Obesity 44. Cardiovascular Disease 45. Chronic Hypertension 46. Pulmonary Disorders 47. Thromboembolic Disorders 48. Renal & Urinary Tract Disorders 49. Gastrointestinal Disorders 50. Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic 51. Hematologic Disorders 52. Diabetes 53. Thyroid and Other Endocrine 54. Connective Tissue Disorders 55. Neurological and Psychiatric 56. Dermatologic Disorders 57. Neoplastic Diseases 58. Infections 59. Sexually Transmitted Diseases