PCEP Book 2: Maternal and Fetal Care (Volume 2) (Perinatal Continuing Education Program)

Description

The fourth edition of this popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering maternal and fetal care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes.   This book features 12 units containing information and skills essential for the recognition and initial management of high-risk and sick pregnant women and their fetuses. In this updated fourth edition, new units have been added on psychosocial risk factors in pregnancy and obstetric risk factors in prior or current pregnancy.   TOPICS INCLUDEHypertension in pregnancyObstetric hemorrhageInfectious diseases in pregnancyGestational diabetesPrelabor rupture of membranes and intra-amniotic infectionPreterm laborInducing and augmenting laborAbnormal labor progress and difficult deliveriesImminent delivery and preparation for maternal/fetal transportAnd more… Contents Unit 1: Hypertension in Pregnancy Unit 2: Obstetric Hemorrhage Unit 3: Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Unit 4: Other Medical Risk Factors in Pregnancy Unit 5: Obstetric Risk Factors: Prior or Current Pregnancy Unit 6: Psychosocial Risk Factors in Pregnancy Unit 7: Gestational Diabetes Unit 8: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes and Intra-amniotic Infection Skill Unit: Sterile Speculum Examination Skill Unit: Tests for Suspected or Proven Rupture of Membranes Unit 9: Preterm Labor Unit 10: Inducing and Augmenting Labor Unit 11: Abnormal Labor Progress and Difficult Deliveries Unit 12: Imminent Delivery and Preparation for Maternal/Fetal Transport Pretest Answer Key Glossary Index