Doody Rating : 3 stars : The book "Donald School Manual of Practical Problems in Obstetrics" is a comprehensive review of problems that may occur during pregnancy and labour. Obstetrics is the fastest changing branch of medicine and needs extra care as the obstetrician looks after two lives during the antenatal period. The contents of the book cover all types of problems during pregnancy and labour and every aspect of obstetrics management. The layout of the book is simple and attracts, text is lucid for easy read and write. The book consists of thirty nine chapters, well arranged in a coherent manner. Several chapters are dedicated to labour and include topics such as instrumental delivery, postpartum problems, haemorrhage and neonatal resuscitation. Beginning with antenatal care and surveillance throughout pregnancy, the following chapters discuss various medical conditions that may arise including diabetes, pulmonary and neurological diseases, urinary complications, cardiac disease and endocrine disorders. With contributions from internationally renowned obstetricians, this manual includes more than 400 images and illustrations. The manual of practical problems in obstetrics by Donald School will be used by students, practitioner and teachers.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is a subject that encompasses a wide spectrum of conditions including physiological as well as pathological phenomenon, medical disorders to surgical emergencies, life threatening emergencies that demand immediate actions to situations like a normal labor that requires “masterly inactivity” for a considerable amount of time! The students, who are exposed afresh to this varying spectrum, are often left clueless how to tackle efficiently the demands of the situations. Having a pocket size book that would guide them through the nooks and corners of this puzzling yet intriguing and beautiful subject was always an unmet need. Counseling patients, taking a detailed history, principles of examining a patient, dealing with difficult situations in labor, monitoring the baby and progress of labor, managing a lady with gynecological problems, interpreting the radiology reports, tackling through emergencies, surgical principles, instruments and their appropriate safe use and also the National Programs undertaken by the Government of India have all been dealt with in this book but in a very lucid, smooth and comprehensible way. This has been authored and edited keeping in mind the registrars and residents who can go through it in a brief time and still absorb the intricacies of management effortlessly. A book as brief but yet as detailed and easy-reading as this is surely the best one can think of.

Now in its thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition, this Spiral® Manual provides practical, easily accessible information on management of the pregnant patient. Major sections cover obstetric care, obstetric complications, maternal complications, fetal assessment, fetal complications, and neonatal care. This edition's chapters have a new consistent outline structure, more tables, and more figures. Coverage includes a new chapter on obstetric anesthesia and new information on drugs for cardiovascular, neurologic, and endocrine conditions, including oral agents for gestational diabetes. The chapter on genetic counseling has been completely rewritten. This edition also addresses controversies regarding surgical births and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

The new edition of this practical manual has been fully revised to provide trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology with the latest information and guidelines to help them prepare for examinations. Presented in question and answer format, the book is divided into five sections – Obstetrics, Surgical Requisites, Problem-based Management, Family Welfare. The final section covers miscellaneous topics such as definitions, anaesthetic techniques, fluids and electrolytes, preparation for MRCOG exams, classifications, and FIGO staging. The second edition features many new topics including foetal aneuploidy screening, obstetric drills, maternal resuscitation, and recent FIGO staging for gynaecologic cancers. The text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables, and includes questions often asked in Viva Voce examinations. Key points Fully revised, new edition providing trainees with latest developments in obstetrics and gynaecology Presented in question and answer format Includes questions frequently asked in Viva Voce examinations Assists in preparation for MRCOG exams

This is an ideal evidence based clinical guide to the essential principles and practical points arising from obstetric emergencies for residents, trainees, and obstetricians in practice. The concise text, illustrated with key diagrams, is from experienced educators and practitioners. *Provides a concise illustrated guide to the key principles and practical points involved *Gives trainees, residents, and obstetricians the practical information they need in an emergency *Supplies quick and easy reference to key points with illustrations