Full Description
A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia is a comprehensive resource on the latest in anesthetic care for the pregnant patients. It covers the newest evidence on various critical topics in obstetric anesthesia, and the inclusion of recommended perioperative protocols provides definitive references for optimal care. This book serves as an "in the moment" tool for solving challenging clinical problems, while functioning as a reference for both experienced clinicians and trainees. It also includes relevant patient management protocols, as well as numerous emerging topics that are lacking in presently available texts.
A Quick Reference to Obstetric Anesthesia is meant for anyone seeking immediately accessible information to facilitate real-time care of pregnant patients. Its approachable yet comprehensive knowledge base will be appreciated by anesthesia professionals at every level.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Neuraxial Anesthesia for Vaginal Delivery
3. Postdural Puncture Headache
4. Postpartum neurologic complications
5. Regional anesthesia for vaginal delivery
6. Non-neuraxial labor analgesia
7. Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery (Case Reports 4-7)
8. Anesthesia for External Cephalic Version
9. Anesthesia for Cervical Cerclage
10. Anesthesia for Multiple Gestation
11. Trial of Labor after Cesarean Delivery
12. Post-partum Hemorrhage (Case Reports 8-10)
13. Anesthesia for Postpartum Tubal Sterilization
14. Morbid Obesity (Case Reports 11 and 12)
15. Preeclampsia and eclampsia (Case Reports 13 and 14)
16. Thrombocytopenia (Case Reports 15-17)
17. Cardiovascular Disease (Case Reports 18-20)
18. Polysubstance Abuse in Pregnancy (Case Reports 21-23)
19. Neurological Disease in Pregnancy (Case Reports 24-26)
20. Vascular Disease (Case Reports 27 and 28)
21. Autoimmune Conditions (Case Reports 29-31)
22. Infections (Case Reports 32 and 33)
23. Hemoglobinopathies, Thrombophilias, and Clotting Disorders (Case Reports 34 - 36)
24. Pulmonary Disease (Case Reports 37-39)
25. Liver Disease (Case Reports 40 and 41)
26. Endocrine Disorders (Case Reports 42 and 43)
27. Anesthesia for Fetal Surgery (Case Reports 44 and 45)
28. Anesthesia For In Vitro Fertilization
29. Anesthesia For Non-Obstetric Surgery (Case Reports 46 and 47)
30. Anesthesia For Obstetric Emergencies (Case Reports 48-50)
31. Epidural Related Maternal Fever
32. Recent Advances in Obstetric Anesthesia
33. Simulation Education in Obstetric Anesthesia
