American Academy of Pediatrics Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP): Book II: Maternal and Fetal Care: 2

This popular resource features step by step skill instruction, and practice focused exercises covering maternal and foetal evaluation and immediate newborn care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in four volumes. This book features ten units containing information and skills essential for the recognition and initial management of high-risk and sick pregnant women and their foetuses. Topics include hypertension in pregnancy, obstetric haemorrhage, perinatal infections and other high-risk conditions. Contents include: Unit 1: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. Unit 2: Obstetric Hemorrhage. Unit 3: Perinatal Infections. Unit 4: Various High-risk Conditions. Unit 5: Abnormal Glucose Tolerance. Unit 6: Premature Rupture or Infection of the Amniotic Membranes Skill Unit: Sterile Speculum Examination Tests With Suspected or Proven Rupture of Membranes. Unit 7: Preterm Labor. Unit 8: Inducing and Augmenting Labor. Unit 9: Abnormal Labor Progress and Difficult Deliveries. Unit 10: Imminent Delivery and Preparation for Maternal/Fetal Transport.