Obstetrical Statistics

I-46: Obstetrical Doppler

Accurate assessment of gestational age, fetal growth, and the detection of fetal and placental abnormalities are major benefits of sonography. Color Doppler can be used to assist in the identification of vascular architecture, detection of vascular pathology and visualization of blood flow changes associated with physiologic processes and disease states. The clinical applications of obstetrical...

Obstetrical Practice

Gynæcological and Obstetrical Anatomy

Hospital Acquired Obstetrical Infections

Some enlightened members of the general public appear to possess clearer comprehension concerning the forfeited responsibility of the medical profession for this state of affairs than many physicians. Kimberly Bergalis, a young woman who contracted AIDS from her infected dentist [6], had denounced the entire medical profession for her tragic fate before she died: -“I blame all of you...You bast...

Surgery for the obstetrical patient

Each year approximately 50,000 women require surgery during pregnancy. It is the purpose of this paper to review the anatomical and physiological changes which occur during pregnancy, and to review the effects of anesthetics on the embryo and fetus. The indirect effects of anesthetic drugs and procedures on the uteroplacental circulation, and the practical considerations for the pregnant patien...