Full Description
Are you an anesthesiologist or obstetrician navigating the complex landscape of peripartum care? The intricacies of managing pregnant patients during the critical peripartum period are covered in this concise and practical question-and-answer review.
This book promotes learning evidence-based current knowledge on the clinical aspects of the obstetric parturient from the standpoint of anesthesiology, obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, and public health. Each topic is initiated with several multiple-choice questions, mimicking the ABA and other board certification exams. Chapters are authored by contributors from multiple specialties offering their expert guidance based on evidence-based guidelines as well as their clinical experience.
Key Topics Covered:
Cardiovascular Considerations: Understand the hemodynamic changes specific to pregnancy and how they impact anesthesia and obstetric management. Learn to predict which cardiac lesions may lead to peripartum hemodynamic compromise.
Hypertensive Disorders: Explore evidence-based strategies for managing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy during the peripartum and postpartum phases.
Critical Illness: Discover expert insights on handling critical illness in pregnant patients, including considerations for acute respiratory failure and other emergencies.
Neuraxial and Other Anesthesia Techniques: Topics covered include neuraxial anesthesia, inotrope and vasopressor support, and echocardiography. Learn when advanced critical care support is warranted.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a trainee, Peripartum Care of the Pregnant Patient equips you with practical answers to real-world challenges. Enhance your peripartum care knowledge to add to the well-being of your pregnant patient.
Contents
The History of OB Anesthesia.- Neurologic and Neuromuscular Pathophysiology of Pregnancy.- Airway and Respiratory Challenges of Pregnancy.- Endocrinologic Disorders of Pregnancy.- Peripartum Hypertensive Disease.- Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy.- Anesthesia for the Obstetric.- Patient with Cardiovascular Disease.- Uteroplacental Pathophysiology.- Renal and Hepatic.- Pathophysiology of Pregnancy.- Obesity and Pregnancy.- Blood Dyscrasias of Pregnancy.- Fetal Monitoring.- Ultrasound and Echocardiography.- Spinal Anesthesia.- Epidural Anesthesia.- Combined Spinal and Dural Puncture Epidural.- Pudendal, Paravertebral Lumbar Sympathetic, and Paracervical Blocks.- In Vitro Fertilization.- Anesthesia for Multiparity and Breech Presentation.- Cerclage and Tubal Ligation.- Non-Obstetric Anesthesia in Pregnancy.- Tocolytics.- Antihypertensives.- Analgesics.- Adjuvants.- Inhaled Anesthetics.- General Anesthesia for the Obstetric Patient.- Intravenous Anesthetics.- Local Anesthetics and LAST Syndrome.- Uterotonics and Antifibrinolytics.- Resuscitation and ACLS.- Massive Hemorrhage and REBOA.- Accidental Dural Puncture.- Amniotic Fluid Embolism.- Postpartum Depression.- Post-Operative Nausea, Vomiting.- Fever and Infections including COVID-19.- Trauma and Critical Care.- Chronic Pain Management.- Opioid and Substance Dependent Parturient.- Neonatal Physiology.- Neonatal Resuscitation.- Fetal Surgery and the EXIT Procedure.- Informed Consents.- Cultural and Racial Disparities in Obstetric Care.- Obstetric Care in Developing Countries.- Simulation and Educational Principles.- Statistics.- Research Methods.- Perioperative Pathways: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery.
