Table of Contents

1. Introduction to maternal critical care; 2. Recognition of the critically ill pregnant or postpartum woman; 3. Structured approach to the review of a critically ill pregnant or postpartum woman; 4. Oxygen administration and blood gas interpretation; 5. ECGs and rhythm recognition; 6. Invasive monitoring; 7. Cardio-respiratory emergencies in pregnant and postpartum women; 8. Neurological emergencies in pregnant and postpartum women; 9. Sepsis and the critically ill pregnant or postpartum woman.

Promotional Information

The PROMPT CiPP (Care of the Critically ill Pregnant or Postpartum Woman) Course is an adjunct to local PROMPT Courses.

Reviews

'This is an excellent resource for helping to identify the critically ill pregnant woman. It includes concise instructions for further evaluation and management of specific problems such as sepsis, cardiorespiratory disorders, neurological problems, and other emergencies. Numerous illustrations and algorithms demonstrate the flow of critical care.' F. Gary Cunningham, Doody's Book Review Service