On Call: Obstetrics and Gynecology

By Homer G. Chin

A pocket-size resource on the assessment and management of the common OB/GYN problems that readers are likely to see whilst on call, this reference guide provides the practical step-by-step... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721613160
• ISBN13: 9780721613161
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 5.0" x 0.8"

Customer Reviews

Make it through a night on call.

I am resident doctor training in Canada. Based on interactions with my colleagues, I would easily say that the most frightening thing abour residency is being on call and hence being forced into terrifying unfamiliar territory/situations which you are expected to be able to handle alone. During the day, the entire team of residents and the attending can provide you with the back-up you need... not so useful when on call though. This was my principle motive for purchasing this book and I wasn't disappointed. This book provides you with everything you need to deal with issues that arise when on-call. It's written in an easy to read format and walks you through ward and emergency issues as if you were encountering them for the first time. It will even direct you through the basics such as directing you to start an IV or a Foley (which may not be so basic when you are sleep deprived). It also explains simple concepts that you may have missed in medical school such as the volume of one unit of Fresh Frozen Plasma, and the degree to which each unit of platelets will raise the platelet count. What I particularly like is the ease by which you can get through this book. I read through the entire thing in about a week allowing me to cover alot of ground before starting my Obstetrics Rotation. If you are looking for a comprehensive book that describes epidemiology, a complete list of risk factors, and a whole lot of impractical fluff, then this is not the book for you. It will however help you make it through the night. I only wish I had discovered this book in medical school.

Great!!!!!

I've been an OBS/GYN nurse for 12 years. Best triage book I've come across. It was recommended by an OB doc (and he was a smart one too!)