MASTERING PRACTICALS:
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
9788184738728
● Paperback ● 228 Pages ●2012 ● Rs.425.00
Mini Sood
MBBS, MD is an experienced and qualified Obstetrician
and Gynecologist and has to her credit several papers, books, and
chapters. A graduate and postgraduate from the All India Institute of
Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, India, she has been actively
involved in teaching and training of students, residents, nurses, and
colleagues at AIIMS and University College of Medical Sciences,
Delhi, India, where she has worked for several years
Primary Market: MBBS Students (3
rd
& 4
th
Prof)
USPs:
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Special focus on the accepted method of history taking and clinical examination
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Coverage of a large number of obstetric and gynecology cases commonly seen in clinical
practice. Each case further discussed objectively under various clinical scenarios followed by
frequently asked questions
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Comprehensive, yet simplified, description of the minor and major operative procedures;
contraception; obstetric analgesia; and anesthesia in gynecological surgeries
More key features:
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This book systematically covers the various aspects of practical obstetrics and gynecology.
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Emphasis has been laid on the coverage of more common procedures, cases, instruments, and
specimens. :
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Lucid explanation of essentials of normal pregnancy and labor management
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Emphasis on the identification and usage of important instruments and specimens asked in the
practical exams.
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The book is very handy with an easy to read format, covers both obstetrics and gynecology,
with good presentation. Meant for brush up prior to exams.
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Consist of cases, procedures, instruments, and specimens in both subjects (
TOC
is reflecting
this).
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Procedures covered systematically and concisely , mentioning indications, contraindications,
basic steps for each procedure ( see- cesarean section (82,83), PPH (87), HSG (137))
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Basics of contraception; and antenatal care and labor management given (49- 50 ,56-58).
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Cases have been covered in somewhat OSCE format (objective structured clinical examination) ;
designed to apply clinical application of theoretical knowledge. Commonly asked clinical
conditions have been discussed synoptically in different scenarios . (see case on DUB- 108-110,
previous cesarean section- 39-41). This approach is different when compared to other books
which mainly discuss theory in question answer format.
