Practical Guide to the Care of the Gynecologic and Obstetric Patient (Paperback)

A complete, yet concise, reference for anyone involved in the care of the obstetric-gynecologic patient. The PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE CARE OF THE GYNECOLOGIC/OBSTETRIC PATIENT provides the essential information needed to manage the ob-gyn patient, from presentation to diagnosis, from surgery to post-operative care. This handy, pocket-sized book features: practical organization ? concise, high-yield presentation of key information ? treatment algorithms, graphs, comparative tables, and more? a structured approach to ob-gyn care. All this is presented in the classic "Practical Guide" outline format and spiral binding for quick reference.

Key Features
* Written in a bulleted outline format, supplemented by excellent diagrams, algorithms, lists and key images to allow easy access to high yield information.
* Chapters are organized by clinical relevance not by systems - a more useful approach for patient management.
* Pocket size with perfect binding makes for convenient portability and ease of use. Thoroughly updated formulary and lab values ?provides convenient access to key information.

About the Author
George T. Danakas MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Gynecology/Obstetrics, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY

Table of Contents
1. Charting
2. Gynaecologic Anatomy
3. Abdominal Surgical Approaches
4. Diagnostic Studies
5. Contraception
6. Infertility Evalution
7. Amenorrhea
8. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
9. Endometriosis
10. Gynaecologic Infections
11. HIV infection in Women
12. Evaluation of lower Abdominal and Pelvic Plain
13. Differential diagnosis of Benign Gynaecologic Conditions
14. Gynaecologic Oncology
15. Hirsutism
16. Premenstrual Syndrome
17. Menopause
18. Labour, Delivery, and Obstetrics Pain Management
19. High-Risk Obstetrics
20. Antenatal Assessment
21. Postpartum hemorrhage
22. Physiology in Pregnancy