Williams Manual of Obstetrics: Pregnancy Complications, Twenty-Second Edition [Paperback]

Kenneth Leveno (Author), F. Cunningham (Author), James Alexander (Author), Steven Bloom (Author), Brian Casey (Author), Jodi Dashe (Author), Jeanne Sheffield (Author), Scott Roberts (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071479368 | ISBN-13: 978-0071479363 | Publication Date: April 5, 2007 | Edition: 22

A portable, pocket-sized manual based on the world's leading obstetrics text-revised and updated!

"This is a comprehensive review of pregnancy complications in an easy to access format. It provides quick but comprehensive information and is very easy to read. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

All the key facts, diagnostic tools, and treatment guidelines from the trusted Williams Manual of Obstetrics are right in the palm of your hand with this streamlined, carry-anywhere sourcebook. Inside, you'll find the rigorously referenced, evidence-based approach of the classic parent text, presented in a condensed format for easy access.

The first section-packed with practical, at-a-glance information-takes you through the crucial steps for managing uncomplicated pregnancy. The remainder of the manual focuses on complications of illness during pregnancy or caused by pregnancy and difficulties of post-partum management.

Features

Essential information on:

Prenatal screening guidelines

Medication use in pregnancy

Hypertension disorders in pregnancy

Pain management dosages

Procedures for complicated labor and delivery, hemoglobinopathies, and more!

Increased emphasis on complicated pregnancies and difficult-to-recall facts

Reorganized into 3 key sections: Obstetrical Complications Due to Pregnancy; Medical and Surgical Complications During Pregnancy; Complications in the Fetus or Newborn Infant

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

“Ob/Gyns don't need to be told about this book; they swear by it.”
—online reader review of Williams Obstetrics

PUT A CLASSIC IN YOUR POCKET!

Referenced to the world’s best-selling obstetrics textbook, this handy reference provides on-the-spot answers to the problems you face daily.

FEATURES:
*The authority of Williams Obstetrics in a portable package
*Concise presentations on obstetrical care, diagnosis, and treatment—especially prepared for this Manual
*Keyed to Williams textbook to ease further research or study
*Four appendices of helpful data --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Kenneth J. Leveno, MD, Gillette Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vice-Chair for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Chief of Obstetrics, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas

F. Gary Cunningham, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jack A. Pritchard Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Beatrice & Miguel Elias Distinguished Chair in Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Steven Bloom, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas In addition to co-authoring the forthcoming Williams Manual of Obstetrics, Dr. Bloom will join the author team for Williams 22 and is the likely “heir apparent” to primary authorship of Williams when Gary Cunningham and Ken Leveno retire.

Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas Along with Drs. Bloom and Leveno, co-authored Williams Manual of Obstetrics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 626 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 22 edition (April 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071479368
• ISBN-13: 978-0071479363
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good on complications., January 9, 2009

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DRJJ (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Williams Manual of Obstetrics: Pregnancy Complications, Twenty-Second Edition (Paperback)

If you need a textbook for medschool this is not what youre looking for. It has no information on normal pregnancy for example.
This book is good on pregnancy complications if thats all you need.
it is not a compact version of the big book and can not be considered a "pocket version" of Williams Obstetrics.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, May 3, 2007

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Daniel Ridelman "Ðanny" (Detroit MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Williams Manual of Obstetrics (Paperback)

I own the textbook too and find the manual has all the important information you need. It was my bible for 4 months!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Williams information to fit in your pocket!, April 3, 2009

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Amanda Allan (TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Williams Manual of Obstetrics: Pregnancy Complications, Twenty-Second Edition (Paperback)

I bought this book after finding it lying around on my unit. I work in very busy L&D unit as an RN. Williams Obstetrics is THE book to have and now you can have one to keep in your pocket, 'literaly'.