Obstetric emergencies. Their practical management.

Abstract

Many women in Australia, especially West Australians, receive their primary obstetric care from general practitioners. While most patients have normal pregnancies and confinements, emergencies will occur. While imminent dangers can usually be recognised and plans made to transfer the patient to suitably equipped and staffed specialist units, emergencies allow no time for review and successful treatment depends on early recognition of the problem and rapid management.