When to Screen in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Published in May 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-7020-1874-9 (ISBN)
Description
This work evaluates the benefits and limitations of screening tests in pregnant and non-pregnant women. Tests are evaluated in terms of: incidence/prevalance of target condition, conditions likely to be identified, validity of resulting measurements, implications of tests and cost-effectiveness. It is intended to be of help in the auditing of screening programmes in obstetrics and gynaecology, and all chapters are written to a standard template to ensure consistent organization of material throughout the book.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7 illus
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-1874-9 (9780702018749)
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Hajo I. J. Wildschut | Carl P. Weiner | Tim J. Peters
When to Screen in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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12/2005
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Saunders
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Content
Epidemiological Considerations in Screening. Non-Venereal Diseases Acquired During Pregnancy. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Syphillis, Gonorrhea, HIV, Chlamydia. Maternal Red Blood Cell Group and Antibody Screen. Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening for Neural Tube Defects. Triple Marker Screening for Fetal Down Syndrome. Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Status. Routine Ultrasound for Dating. Routine Ultrasound for the Detection of Fetal Structural Anomalies. Doppler Velocimetry for the Detection of Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Fundal Height Measurement. Screening for Preterm Delivery and Low Birthweight Using Maternal Height and Weight. Blood Pressure Measurement in Antenatal Care. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy. Random Blood Glucose, Glucose Tolerance Test, 'Postprandial Glucose', Urine Glucose. Antepartum and Postpartum Assessment of Hemoglobin, Hematocrit and Serum Ferritin. Cervical Examination in Pregnancy. Fetal Movements and Heart Rate Monitoring. Intrapartum Coagulation Studies. Postpartum Blood Testing. Antepartum and Postpartum: Pap Smear. The Annual Bimanual Examination. Transvaginal Ultrasound as a Screening Method for Ovarian Cancer. CA-125 and Screening for Ovarian Cancer. Mammography and Breast Self-Examination. Screening Tests for Contraceptive Users. The Electrocardiogram. Intravenous Pyelography.