Essentials of Prehospital Maternity Care

By Bonnie Urquhart-Gruenberg and Bonnie Urquhart Gruenberg

Recognizing prehospital obstetrics as a low-frequency, high-intensity skill, this book explains current principles and practices in obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatology as they specifically relate... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131199900
• ISBN13: 9780131199903
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Basics covered!

I found the work done by the author to be of excellent quality. The underlying educational structure, supported by the referenced material, outlined with creative artistry makes this text number one on any proffessor's list. It will make the students comprehension of sometimes difficult concepts more then bearable. They will have a confidance gained by knowledge built, that will allow care to be adminstered in a compitant manner. I wish more text's were able to accomplish what this author did.

One of a kind

In general, textbooks for EMTs and paramedics tend not to give women and their special issues a lot of ink. Obstetrical and gynecological texts for physicians and nurses aren't usually applicable to first responders. Essentials of Prehospital Maternity Care is evidently the only book, in print or out, that fills this large void. Fortunately, it's excellent, full of current information, useful illustrations, and clear procedures. The author's background as a paramedic and an Ivy League-educated midwife gives her valuable insights into the subjects she writes about. Although this book is obviously designed for classroom instruction, it doesn't read like a textbook. The author's style makes even difficult material interesting enough to hold the attention of independent students at any level of expertise. Parents-to-be could also learn a great deal from it, no matter whether they expect to deliver at home.