Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Obstetric Delivery

Delivery of the FETUS and PLACENTA under the care of an obstetrician or a health worker. Obstetric deliveries may involve physical, psychological, medical, or surgical interventions.

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Abstract

Delivery of the FETUS and PLACENTA under the care of an obstetrician or a health worker. Obstetric deliveries may involve physical, psychological, medical, or surgical interventions.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Delivery, Obstetric
  • Deliveries, Obstetric
  • Obstetric Deliveries

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

"tokolysis": translate as "tocolysis" & index as TOCOLYSIS

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Delivery (1972-2002)
  • Pregnancy (1967-1971)

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  1. E04w.520.252

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Obstetric Delivery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D036861. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D036861
  2. Obstetric Delivery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72366566