Adolescent Reproductive Health

THE ONLY TEXT THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES OB/GYN PROBLEMS FROM THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT'S PERSPECTIVE! Endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians, Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies is designed to quickly provide practical advice on the emergency care of the pregnant patient, PLUS how to provide emergency gynecologic care to children, adolescents, and women of all ages. UNIQUELY ORGANIZED BY SIGNS & SYMPTOMS AND AGE GROUP! The book's distinctive format logically organizes information first by age group, and second, according to signs and symptoms. Within these groups, the authors discuss those disorders common to the age group. Bulleted, high-yield facts begin each chapter, and diagnostic and treatment guidelines quickly locate essential "how to" information. Pregnant patient: Coverage includes: transfer and transport of the pregnant patient, ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders, diabetes, emergency management of preterm labor, abnormal bleeding, safe use of radiologic procedures during pregnancy, abdominal pain and surgical complications, drug use in pregnancy and lactation, management of trauma, and much more. Pediatric and adolescent patients: Learn the best techniques for pelvic examination; manage cases of sexual assault and abuse; read about the most common gynecologic and urinary problems. Women of reproductive age: Discover a practical approach to abdominal and pelvic pain and pelvic masses in the emergency department; learn more about common breast disorders management; diagnose and treat STDs and pelvic inflammatory disease; find out practical approaches to managing complications of gynecologic procedures. Obstetric andGynecologic Emergencies provides leading edge, evidence-based information to quickly guide you to an accurate differential diagnosis and effective management strategy. It is essential reading for any clinician working in the emergent care environment.