Resuscitation in pregnancy : a practical approach / Philip Jevon, Margaret Raby ; consultant editors, Eddie O'Donnell, Jagtar Singh Pooni.
"Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is uncommon, occurring only once in every 30,000 late pregnancies. Unfortunately survival from such an event is exceptional." "In the event of a maternal arrest a quick, co-ordinated response is essential. Healthcare professionals should know what action t...
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| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; Boston :
Books for Midwives,
2001.
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| Summary: | "Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is uncommon, occurring only once in every 30,000 late pregnancies. Unfortunately survival from such an event is exceptional." "In the event of a maternal arrest a quick, co-ordinated response is essential. Healthcare professionals should know what action to take in such a grave situation in order to promote positive outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide to resuscitation in pregnancy. The logical and systematic layout provides the information in an accessible format."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | 122 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-118) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0750644575 9780750644570 |