Practical obstetrics and gynaecology handbook for the general practitioner / Tan Thiam Chye, Tan Kim Teng, Tay Eng Hseon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tan, Thiam Chye.

Contributor:

Tan, Kim Teng.

Tay, Eng Hseon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Obstetrics--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Obstetrics.

Gynecology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Gynecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This practical guide provides an up-to-date and concise account of many obstetric and gynaecological conditions based on evidence-based medicine. The 50 topics covered include menstrual disorders, abnormal PAP smears, ovarian cysts, subfertility, vaginal discharge, contraception and hormonal replacement therapy, pregnancy and its complications as well as common obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) investigations.The book includes the use of flow charts to simplify the description of investigations and treatments of the various common conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology. This is particularly u

Contents:

Foreword; Preface; About the Authors; Acknowledgements; About the Book Reviewers; Contents; PART I: OBSTETRICS; Chapter 1 Preconception Preparation; Screening for Vaccine - Preventable Diseases; Preconceptional Folic Acid Supplementation; Optimisation of Medical Conditions; Avoidance of High-Risk Activities; Sexual Position for Conception; Chapter 2 Antenatal Follow-Up; Objectives of the Antenatal Visit; Chapter 3 Skin Disorders in Pregnancy; Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy; Management; Prurigo of Pregnancy; Management; Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy; Management

Pemphigoid (Herpes) GestationisManagement; Impetigo Herpetiformis; Management; Obstetric Cholestasis; Management; Chapter 4 Vaccinations in Pregnancy; Introduction; Vaccinations contraindicated in pregnancy; Vaccinations safe in pregnancy; Chapter 5 First Trimester Bleeding; Definition; Causes; Management; Chapter 6 Termination of Pregnancy; Fulfil either Criteria under the Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) Act in Singapore; Legal Limits of Termination of Pregnancy Act in Singapore; Mandatory Pre-abortion Counselling; Management; Chapter 7 Post-Abortion Care; Introduction

Management of Post-Abortion ComplicationsChapter 8 Postnatal Care; Postnatal Blues; Management; Postnatal Depression (PND); Management; Puerperal Psychosis; Management; Common Postnatal Problems; Bladder Care After Vaginal Delivery; Chapter 9 Lactation and Breastfeeding; Introduction; Benefits of Breastfeeding; Benefits for infant; Benefits for mother; Contraindications of Breastfeeding; Antenatal Preparation; Management of Breastfeeding related Problems; Latching difficulties; Sore nipples; Engorgement; Plugged ducts; Milk blister; Candidiasis; Mastitis; Management; Breast abscess

Increasing milk supplyPharmacological treatment to increase milk supply; 1. Metoclopramide; 2. Domperidone; Maintaining milk supply; Chapter 10 Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation; Antipyrexia/Analgesia; Antihistamines (for common cold, rash or itch); Cough (antitussive); Dry cough; Productive cough; Mucolytic; Sore throat; Antenatal Supplementation; Threatened Miscarriage; Antiemetics; Constipation; Anti-diarrhoea Medication; Lactation Suppression; Antibiotics; Vulvovaginal Candidiasis; Rash/Itch; Chapter 11 Frequently Asked Questions on Pregnancy

A) Food, Smoking and Alcohol during PregnancyDos:; Don'ts:; B) Sex during Pregnancy; C) Exercise during Pregnancy; D) Air Travel during Pregnancy; E) Clothing during Pregnancy; F) Hair-Dyeing, Hair-Rebonding and Perming during Pregnancy; G) Dental Health Concerns during Pregnancy; Periodontal disease (gum disease); Management; Caries (dental decay); Dental procedures; Amalgam fillings (silver-coloured fillings); Radiographs; Pregnancy tumour; Management; H) X-rays during Pregnancy; I) Carrying Heavy Loads during Pregnancy; Part II: INVESTIGATIONS IN OBSTETRICS

Chapter 12 Routine Antenatal Blood Investigations and Screening for Thalassaemia

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-190) and index.

ISBN:

9786611909123

9781281909121

1281909122

9789812707321

9812707328

OCLC:

815747717