Postpartum haemorrhage is excessive bleeding after childbirth. The most common cause is the separation of the placenta from the uterus, but other causes include cervical lacerations, a large episiotomy or a ruptured uterus. Part of the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series, this new volume is a comprehensive guide to postpartum haemorrhage. Beginning with a list of useful abbreviations, the book covers both primary and secondary causes of the condition, describing both surgical and n-surgical management techniques. With contributions from many UK-based specialists, this manual includes WHO (World Health Organisation) and FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) protocols and recommendations. Key points * New volume in World Clinics: Obstetics & Gynecology series * Covers surgical and n-surgical treatment of primary and secondary causes of postpartum haemorrhage * Includes WHO and FIGO protocols and recommendations * Many UK-based contributors
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN-10
9350904241
ISBN-13
9789350904244
eBay Product ID (ePID)
190920573
Product Key Features
Subject
Medicine: Textbooks & Study Guides
Language
English
Type
Textbook
Author
Mala Arora, Rajalaxmi Walavalkar
Format
Hardback
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication
30/09/2013
Place of Publication
New Delhi
Country of Publication
India
Author Biography
Mala Arora (Editor-in-Chief) FRCOG (UK) FICOG FICMCHDirector, Noble IVF Centre, Faridabad, Haryana; Consultant, Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India Rajalaxmi Walavalkar MRCOG MD DNB FCPS FICOG DGO DFPFounder Chair RCOG India Liaison Group; Post CCT Clinical Fellow, Homerton University Hospital, London, UK