Preterm Labor
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 18. August 1997
Book
Hardback
565 pages
978-0-443-05857-8 (ISBN)
Description
Preterm labour is a common problem for obstetricians, with up to 10% of pregnancies ending in premature delivery, with associated health risks to the neonate. Conventional thinking is that this is a little understood and difficult to treat area, but recent research has recognised vaginal infection as a cause. This book covers the latest findings in the field and describes simple measures to reduce the risk of preterm labour. For the practising obstetrician, confused by the recent explosion of research, the text provides an authoritative review of current understanding of aetiology and guidance on management options. Features: * Expert review in confusing area * Review of current literature * Describes simple measures to reduce incidence of preterm labour * Recommendations for management by those who are changing their clinical practice * Reflects variations in clinical practice
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
252 ills
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1425 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05857-8 (9780443058578)
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Editor
Consultant Obstetrician, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow
Chief, Perinatology Research Branch, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Content
Importance of early birth; preterm labour as a syndrome; prediction of preterm delivery; vaginal flora in normal pregnancy and in premature labour; infection as a possible cause; effect of lifestyle on prematurity; preterm premature rupture of membranes; ultrasound evaluation of the cervix and value of cervical cerclage; uterine contraction monitoring and preterm birth; multiple pregnancy; clinical approach to preterm labour; tocolytics; the use of antibiotics in preterm labour and PPROM; prevention of RDS; mode of delivery; analgesia and anaesthesia in preterm labour; the myometrium and its contractions; structure and cell biology of the foetal membranes; host defences; the cervix; biochemistry of preterm labour; recent advances in the management of the preterm infant; long-term follow-up care.