Rapid Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This pocket reference and revision guide is a must for all medical students and junior doctors preparing for major exams in obstetrics and gynaecology or needing a rapid reminder during a clinical attachment. Now thoroughly updated, this second edition has been re-ordered into three sections - covering obstetrics, gynaecology, and procedures – to provide a more systematic and ordered approach to learning that takes into consideration the natural division within the specialty. Covering all key topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, this succinct account of the core and common conditions found in clinical settings and exams is the ideal refresher covering just the basic, relevant facts. Misha Moore Sarah-Jane Lam Adam R. Kay CONTENTS Preface. List of Abbreviations. Obstetrics. Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy. Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy. Cord Prolapse. Diabetes in Pregnancy. Eclampsia. Epilepsy in Pregnancy. Fetal Distress in labour. Group B Streptococcal Infection. HIV in pregnancy. Infections in pregnancy – Chicken Pox. Infections in pregnancy – Cytomegalovirus. Infections in pregnancy – Hepatitis B. Infections in pregnancy – Herpes Simplex. Infections in pregnancy – Listeriosis. Infections in pregnancy – Parvovirus B19. Infections in pregnancy – Rubella. Infections in pregnancy – Toxoplasmosis. Intrauterine Death. Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Malposition. Malpresentation. Multiple Pregnancy. Neonatal resuscitation. Obstetric Cholestasis. Oligohydramnios. Placental Abruption. Placenta Praevia. Polyhydramnios. Postnatal Depression. Post-partum Haemorrhage. Preeclampsia. Prelabour rupture of membranes(PROM) at term. Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM). Preterm labour (PTL). Prolonged labour. Prolonged Pregnancy. Rhesus isoimmunisation. Shoulder Dystocia. Venousthromboembolism (VTE) in Pregnancy. Gynaecology. Amenorrhea. Asherman’s Syndrome. Atrophic Vaginitis. Bartholin’s Cyst/Abcess. Benign Ovarian Mass. Carcinoma of the Cervix. Carcinoma of the Endometrium. Carcinoma of the Ovary. Carcinoma of the Vulva. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia. Detrusor Overactivity. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. Dysmenorrhoea. Dyspareunia. Ectopic pregnancy. Endometriosis. Endometritis. Fibroids. Gestational Trophoblastic Malignancy. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Hydatidiform Mole). Gynaecological Infections – Bacterial Vaginosis. Gynaecological Infections – Candida Albicans. Gynaecological Infections – Chlamydia. Gynaecological Infections – Gonorrhoea. Gynaecological Infections – Human Papilloma Virus. Gynaecological Infections – Syphilis. Gynaecological Infections – Toxic Shock Syndrome. Gynaecological Infections – Trichomonas Vaginalis. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Infertility. Intermenstrual Bleeding. Intersex Disorders. Menopause. Menorrhagia. Miscarriage. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS). Post coital bleeding. Post Menopausal Bleeding. Premenstrual Syndrome. Urodynamic Stress Incontinence. Uterovaginal Prolapse. Procedures. Caesarean Section. Cardiotocography. Colposcopy. Epidural. Episiotomy. Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception (Erpc). External Cephalic Version. Fetal Blood Sampling. Gynaecological Laparoscopy. Hysterectomy. Hysteroscopy. Induction of Labour. Instrumental Delivery. Prenatal Diagnosis. Sterilisation (Female). Termination of Pregnancy. Urodynamics. Appendices. Obstetric Examination. Gynaecological Examination. Menstrual Cycle. Physiological Changes of Pregnancy. Normal Mechanism of Labour. Antenatal Care. Intrapartum Care. Postnatal Care. Contraception.