AWHONN's High Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics

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Elevate your obstetric care with the fifth edition of AWHONN's High Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics. This indispensable resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the rapid advancements in maternal healthcare and to address the pressing challenges that modern clinicians face. Designed for professionals navigating the complexities of high-risk pregnancies, this edition provides a comprehensive guide that intertwines physiological, psychosocial, and cultural considerations to enhance patient outcomes.

Key updates in the 5th Edition include:

• Expanded Insights on Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: Delve into the latest information about development of critical care capabilities necessary to combat the rising rate of maternal complications in the United States.
• Innovative Approaches to Reducing Disparities: Gain access to cutting-edge strategies that aim to address healthcare disparities and improve maternal outcomes across diverse populations.
• Enhanced Clinical Practice Adjuncts: Discover expanded discussions on hemodynamic and oxygen transport monitoring, now split into separate chapters on (1) core principles and noninvasive assessment and (2) central assessments.
• New Chapters on Emerging Concerns: Explore fresh content on obstetric early warning systems, fetal surveillance in critical care, neurological disorders, and more, providing a holistic view of complex obstetric conditions.
• Practical Resources for Clinicians: Benefit from sample clinical guidelines that offer reliable tools and references to optimize the care of high-risk obstetric patients.

With its blend of evidence-based research and practical tools, this edition of AWHONN's classic text equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and confidence needed to tackle the evolving landscape of obstetric care. ,

PART I: Foundations for Practice
1. Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
2. Critical Care Obstetrics Program Development
3. Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy
PART II: Clinical Practice Adjuncts
4. Hemodynamics and Oxygen Transport: Principles and Noninvasive Assessment
5. Central Hemodynamic and Oxygen Transport Assessment
6. Mechanical Ventilation During Pregnancy
7. Resuscitation and Blood Component Therapy
PART III: Clinical Application
8. Obstetric Early Warning Systems
9. Hypertension in Pregnancy
10. Cardiac Disorders in Pregnancy
11. Pulmonary Edema
12. Pulmonary Disorders in Pregnancy
13. Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy
14. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
15. Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury
16. Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
17. Obstetric Hemorrhage
18. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Pregnancy
19. Maternal Sepsis
20. Amniotic Fluid Embolism
21. Trauma in Pregnancy
22. Anesthesia Emergencies in the Obstetric Setting
23. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Pregnancy
24. Fetal Surveillance in the Critical Care Setting
25. Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy
26. Psychological and Behavioral Health Conditions
27. Maternal Stabilization and Transport
28. Postpartum Care of the High-Risk Obstetric Patient
PART IV: Practice Resources
APPENDIX A: Guidelines for the Care of the Patient with Hypertension During Pregnancy
APPENDIX B: Guidelines for the Care of the Obstetric Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
APPENDIX C: Guidelines for the Care of the Patient with Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
APPENDIX D: Guidelines for the Care of the Patient with Obstetric Hemorrhage
APPENDIX E: Massive Transfusion Protocol
APPENDIX F: Guidelines for the Care of the Obstetric Patient Following Fetal Surgery
APPENDIX G: Guidelines for Care Management with ICU Admission
APPENDIX H: Guidelines for the Care of the Obstetric Trauma Patient
APPENDIX I: Maternal Stabilization and Transport
APPENDIX J: Critical Care Medications
APPENDIX K: Laboratory Reference Values for First, Second, and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy
APPENDIX L: Safety checklist: Central venous catheters
APPENDIX M: Summary of Recommendations to Prevent CLABSI
Index