TY  - JOUR
T1  - Herman's difficult labour: A guide for students and practitioners.
Y1  - 1929/10/19
N1  - 10.1001/jama.1929.02710160058030
JO  - Journal of the American Medical Association
SP  - 1244
EP  - 1244
VL  - 93
IS  - 16
N2  - This book first appeared in 1894 and has since been reprinted and reedited many times. This edition, published by Carlton Oldfield of Leeds, carries out the original intention of the author to give to the practitioner more definite guidance in practice than is obtained from the regular obstetric textbooks. The book will be found of value as a ready reference, the subject matter being presented in a brief but lucid and graphic manner wherever possible. Chapters on mitigation of pain in labor and the prevention of puerperal sepsis have been added. The chapter on eclampsia has been rewritten. The latter is a direct epitome of the subject, emphasizing the significant features of the malady. The Dublin treatment used by the author is described more or less in detail, and Stroganoff's treatment is commended. Cesarean section is considered contraindicated in eclampsia as it almost doubles the mortality. Cesarean section in this
SN  - 0002-9955
M3  - doi: 10.1001/jama.1929.02710160058030
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1929.02710160058030
ER  -