Evidence-Based Obstetrics: A Companion Volume to High Risk Pregnancy

by David K. James, Kassam Mahomed, Peter Stone

This companion to James et al's popular HIGH RISK PREGNANCY, 2ND EDITION, summarizes the evidence for a broad range of obstetric clinical problems. Its convenient handbook summary style and cross references to HIGH RISK PREGNANCY make it perfect for on-the-spot consultations and for further study.
Uses a convenient tabular format for quick reference.
Features Summary of Management Options boxes (170 in all) on left-hand pages while providing a synopsis of the quality of evidence that supports each management plan on the facing right-hand pages.
Gives each management option a score based on the Evaluation System of the US Preventative series Task Force.
Provides key references along with summaries of the nature of the data.
Includes cross references to James et al: High Risk Pregnancy, 2nd Edition.

424 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2001

About the author

David K. James, MA, MD, FRCOG, DCH, Professor of Fetomaternal Medicine, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.