OB-GYN 101

On one level, OB-GYN is a narrow field, involving only half the population, and primarily only one aspect of that half...the generative functions.

But on a broader level, the Science of Obstetrics and Gynecology involves the very essence of the human species: life, re-birth and re-generation, engaging the forces of human attraction, love, mating, nurturing, growth, aging, and death.

It has been my great privilege to learn and practice this science. It is now my great privilege to pass on to you the things I've learned about this science over the last 40 years.

• Introduction: The big picture.

• Learning Objectives:  The goals of this course.

• Clinical Issues:  Sometimes, it is easier to learn by dealing with clinical issues, such as abdominal pain, or vaginal discharge, rather than "learning objectives." Listed here are the clinical issues and management approaches most often seen in OB-GYN.

• Procedures:  How to do things. How to start an IV, deliver a baby, insert an IUD, and more than 40 other common procedures in OB-GYN.

• Library: A collection of over 100 useful books, manuals, publications, and web sites related to women's health care.

• Pharmacy: More than 350 medications used in women's health care, including the indications, contra-indications, usual dosage, side-effects and warnings. Look up medications by generic name, brand name, or categorical name.

• Lab: 150 laboratory tests used in women's health care. Each provides explanations of what the test measures, normal values, and significance of abnormals.

• Chest X-ray: Chest X-ray images encountered during evaluation of OB-GYN problems.

• Ultrasound: Ultrasound images, normal and ab

  normal, found in obstetrics & gynecology.

• Videos:A collection of over 30 video clips, demonstrating how to actually perform some of the maneuvers and procedures described in the text.
• Piper Online ACLS & PALS Courses. Healthcare professionals may now earn their certification or recertification in ACLS and PALS online. Training programs are available to prepare the participant for the exam and are an ideal introduction for students.

• Forms: A collection of essential forms, including post-op notes, delivery notes, consent forms, pregnancy flow sheets, and other useful tools.

• Progress Notes: Sample Progress Notes for a variety of OB and GYN problems.

• Facts Cards: 4 x 6 Index cards, printed with the essential information for a number of OB-GYN Problems.

• Students: Orientation to important aspects of the clinical rotation in OB-GYN

• Feedback: Send us your comments so we can continuously improve this material.

• About Us: Information about the author, how to contact us, and access to our website

Dr. Hughey