Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies: An Evidence-Based Approach (7th)

Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, 7th Edition: An Evidence-Based Approach

Overview

Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies has been the trusted resource for obstetricians over seven editions, helping them stay current in the constantly evolving field of obstetrics. This essential guide focuses on protocols and guidelines to streamline medical decision-making, minimize heuristic errors, and optimize outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Key Features

• Expert Contributions: The seventh edition continues the tradition of bringing together some of the world’s top obstetrical and medical experts, ensuring the most authoritative and reliable guidance.
• Just-in-Time Content: Provides timely information and clear protocols, crucial for making informed decisions in high-pressure situations.

Expanded Topics in the 7th Edition

• Opioid Use and Misuse in Pregnancy: Comprehensive protocols addressing opioid use, misuse, and addiction during pregnancy and postpartum, reflecting the growing need for managing these complex cases.
• Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnosis: Updated guidelines for the noninvasive prenatal diagnosis of aneuploidy, offering safer, more accurate screening options.
• Periconceptual Genetic Screening: Enhanced protocols on genetic screening before conception to identify and manage risks early.
• Maternal Cardiac Conditions: Expanded coverage of maternal valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathies, providing in-depth management strategies for these critical conditions.
• Arbovirus Protocols: New protocols on arboviruses, including Zika and malaria, to address emerging infectious disease threats.

Practical Applications

• Organized Medical Thinking: Structured protocols help organize medical thinking, ensuring a systematic approach to patient care.
• Error Minimization: Guidelines designed to avoid heuristic errors of omission and commission, promoting the best possible maternal and fetal outcomes.
• Comprehensive Reference: Serves as an essential reference for obstetricians, medical students, general practitioners, and all healthcare professionals involved in managing high-risk pregnancies.

Why Choose This Book?

• Up-to-Date Information: The seventh edition includes the most recent guidelines and research, ensuring you have the latest information at your fingertips.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Protocols are based on the latest evidence, ensuring the highest standard of care.
• Wide Range of Topics: Covers a broad spectrum of high-risk pregnancy issues, from substance use to genetic screening and infectious diseases.

Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, 7th Edition is an indispensable resource for all medical professionals seeking up-to-date information and practical guidance on managing high-risk pregnancies. Stay ahead in your field with this comprehensive, evidence-based guide.

Authors:
John T. Queenan (Author, Editor),

Catherine Y. Spong (Editor),

Charles J. Lockwood (Editor)

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