Amniotic Fluid Embolism is a condition unique to pregnancy and a leading cause of maternal death. With modern resuscitation techniques and intensive care treatment survival is much improved such that AFE is no longer a post mortem diagnosis. Aggressive and...

The anterior pituitary and hypothalamus are linked by a portal circulation The anterior pituitary secretes 6 hormones: ACTH, GH, FSH, LH, TSH and PRL The posterior pituitary secretes ADH and oxytocin Regulation of pituitary hormone release is via a negative...

PDPH will resolve spontaneously in the majority of cases Prevention of PDPH by good insertion techniques with appropriately sized and designed needles is better than cure Drug treatment is attractive, but no one drug stands out as an effective therapy...

The management of the pregnant woman with a history of addiction or substance abuse can be challenging. This tutorial focuses on the pathophysiological effects of drug addiction, providing safe perioperative care and achieving effective analgesia both during labour and post-caesarean...

The pain of labour is severe and many women seek ways to reduce it. Non-regional techniques include supportive measures, inhalation of nitrous oxide and parenteral opioid administration. Epidural analgesia provides good quality pain relief in labour. Well conducted studies confirm...