Critical Appraisal of Fetal Surveillance

Hardbound. This unique volume reviews the latest progress in fetalsurveillance. The book has 76 chapters divided over 11 sections.Nearly all aspects of fetal surveillance are presented byclinicians and scientists with a particular expertise in thecomplex field of fetal monitoring. Techniques, methodologicalissues, (patho-)physiologic backgrounds, risk factors and riskgroups, interpretation of results, and medico-legal consequencesof the various methods to monitor the fetus are criticallyreviewed. The book is indispensable for all those directly orindirectly involved with monitoring of the fetal condition andassessment of neonatal outcome. It serves as a basis for dailyobstetric practice and also for future developments in this area.An integrated, comprehensive approach to obstetrical problems, threatening the condition of the fetus is proposed. The book isintended for general obstetricians, maternal-fetal specialists, midwives, students, sc