Principles of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Book excerpt: Principles of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a heavily-loaded, exam-focused, short-text, that gives a concise and coherent account of 50 topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O and G); including, but not limited to, History Taking and Examinations, Labour, Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia, Obstetric Hemorrhages, Multiple Gestation, Medical disorders in Pregnancy, Infertility, Gynaecological Cancers, Ectopic Pregnancy, Genital Tract Infections, Contraceptives, and other high yield topics.It presents all topics in a friendly and comprehensible manner with relevant tables and illustrations. It emphasis on diagnosis and therapy, including management protocols, medications, and dosages. Medical students, interns, nurses, and other paramedical staffs will find this booklet valuable in revising for exams, by swiftly scanning through essentials of many areas of O and G. Also inclusive are guides on Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE); with images and explanation of common O and G instruments, detailed explanation of examinations, and list of pertinent questions in clerking common symptoms. The book consist of 165 A5 pages, particularly written in outlines and bullets to avoid the stress of revising voluminous texts close to exams, and in urgent reference situations.This compendium, with such a rich information source, will thus serves as an indispensable companion to all Obstetricians, Gynaecologists, Residents, General Practitioners, Midwives, Nurses, Medical Students, and other personnel involved in women's care.