ROBuST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training

ROBuST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training
Author: George Attilakos
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1139868411

Training in safe operative birth is a key priority in obstetrics. Around one in five women are dissatisfied with their labour and birth, especially operative birth, often because of poor communication or inadequate technical skills. This can lead to sexual dysfunction and aversion to further pregnancy, as well as increases in complaints and litigation. This book accompanies the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) course, and will be an essential resource for all obstetricians and maternity care providers. Internationally recognised contributors discuss all aspects of operative birth including: vacuum and forceps-assisted birth; Caesarean section at full dilatation; safe and effective practice of Kielland's forceps; essential non-technical skills; teamwork; and medico-legal aspects. A simple-to-use flowchart is included to guide the reader through the essential steps for a successful operative vaginal birth. Each chapter identifies the key learning points and provides step-by-step instructions for performing each technique.

ROBuST: RCOG Assisted Birth Simulation Training

ROBuST: RCOG Assisted Birth Simulation Training
Author: George Attilakos
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2024-06-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1009022180

Assisted vaginal birth (AVB) remains a key aspect of respectful, effective care for women in labour. In trained hands, it is associated with better maternal and neonatal outcomes than the alternative of a caesarean section in late labour. Written to accompany the RCOG Assisted Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) course, this book provides guidance on the only RCOG-approved, evidence-based techniques for when and how to perform AVB and complex caesarean sections. There are clear descriptions of techniques, plus photographs, diagrams and videos to improve learning. Internationally recognised contributors discuss all aspects of assisted birth, including vacuum and forceps-assisted birth; caesarean section at full dilatation; safe and effective practice of Kielland's forceps; and essential non-technical skills. This second edition includes chapters on providing care within the medico-legal context of modern obstetric practice and on exploring the worldwide trends in AVB. This remains a much-valued, and much-consulted, part of any accoucheur's library.

Eponyms and Names in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Eponyms and Names in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Author: Thomas F. Baskett
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2019-01-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108386199

Few specialties have a longer or richer eponymous background than obstetrics and gynaecology. Eponyms add a human side to an increasingly technical profession and represent the historic tradition and language of the speciality. This collection aims to perpetuate the names and contributions of pioneers and offer introductory profiles to the founders in whose steps we follow. This third edition includes 26 new entries, as well as expanded detail, illustration and quotation for existing entries. Biographical data and historical and medical context are discussed for each of the 391 names, with reference to 34 countries, reflecting the field's far reaching origins. More than 1700 original references feature, alongside an extensive bibliography of more than 2500 linked references to assist readers searching for more detailed information. This is a volume for physicians, midwives, medical historians, medical ethicists and all those interested in the history and evolution of obstetrical and gynaecological treatment.

Office Gynecology

Office Gynecology
Author: David Chelmow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2019-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108400221

Around 100 common clinical problems feature in quick-read cases, alongside evidence-based recommendations and current guidelines.

Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy

Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy
Author: Mary E. Connor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2020-08-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107111609

A well-illustrated, comprehensive guide for clinicians who want to develop their diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy skills.

Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies

Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies
Author: Edwin Chandraharan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2021-06-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108847382

Global and national confidential inquiry reports show that 60 to 80% of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are due to avoidable errors. This comprehensive and illustrated second edition offers a practical guide to the management of obstetric, medical, surgical, anaesthetic and newborn emergencies in addition to organisational and training issues. The book is divided conveniently into nine sections and updated throughout in line with modern research and practice. Several new chapters cover setting up skills and drills training in maternity services to reduce avoidable harm, managing obstetric emergencies during 'home births' and in low-risk midwifery units, and minimizing maternal and fetal morbidity in failed operative vaginal delivery. Each chapter includes a practical algorithm for quick reference, the scientific basis for proposed actions, a case-based practical exercise and useful learning tools such as 'Key Pearls' and 'Key Pitfalls'. An invaluable resource for obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, medical students, anesthesiologists and the wider perinatal team.

The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Author: Tahir Mahmood
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2021-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108852459

This authoritative textbook provides a much-needed guide for postgraduate trainees preparing for the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) Fellowship examination. Published in association with EBCOG, it fully addresses the competencies defined by the EBCOG curriculum and builds the clinical practice related to these competencies upon the basic science foundations. Volume 1 covers the depth and breadth of obstetrics, and draws on the specialist knowledge of four highly experienced Editors and over 100 contributors from across Europe, reflecting the high-quality training needed to ensure the safety and quality of healthcare for women and their babies. It incorporates key international guidelines throughout, along with colour diagrams and photographs for easy understanding. This is an invaluable resource, not only for postgraduate trainees planning to sit the EFOG examination, but also for practising specialists looking to update their knowledge and skills to meet the ever-evolving complexity of clinical practice.