Essentials of Prehospital Maternity Care

Download or read book Essentials of Prehospital Maternity Care written by Bonnie Urquhart Gruenberg and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2006 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognizing prehospital obstetrics as a low-frequency, high-intensity skill, this book explains current principles and practices in obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatology as they specifically relate to emergencies in the field. The author provides real life case studies and review questions to reinforce key points.Helpful professional tips throughout the text prepare providers to facilitate the natural process of birth and stand ready to intervene if complications arise. Topics covered include: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology, Evaluating the Pregnant Woman, Maternal and Fetal Complications, Threats to Mother and Fetus, Care of the High-risk Neonate, Normal Delivery Management and much more! Paramedic level Emergency Service Responders. "