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Obstetric Anesthesia

A Case-Based and Visual Approach

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  • © 2020

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  • Designed for new and experienced clinicians alike

  • Presents basic, advanced and emerging knowledge in obstetric anesthesia using compelling case studies and innovative graphics

  • Explains the use and benefits of emerging technology in obstetric anesthesia

  • Presents concrete techniques for improving communication with patients and overall team performance

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Table of contents (32 chapters)

  1. Pregnancy, Anesthesia and Threats to Fetal Oxygenation

  2. Postpartum Hemorrhage

  3. More Obstetric Crises

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About this book

With 32 engaging and dramatic cases and 174 colorful, insightful and innovative graphics, this book takes a fresh, creative and highly visual approach to the fundamentals of obstetric anesthesia as well as emerging knowledge and three emerging technologies: 1) pre-procedural ultrasound to facilitate neuraxial block placement, 2) point-of-care transthoracic echocardiography to guide maternal resuscitation, and 3) electrical cardiometry to trend maternal cardiac output and avoid fetal hypoxia. 
Besides discussing the threats to fetal oxygenation presented by labor and the avoidance of maternal and fetal complications while providing excellent anesthesia, the book also explores the psychological and behavioral dimensions of obstetric anesthesia practice and promotes the obstetric anesthesiologist as a valued member of the obstetric care team who makes unique, insightful and empathic contributions to the overall excellent care of pregnant patients.
Obstetric Anesthesia: A Case-Based and Visual Approach is an indispensable resource for medical students, residents, fellows, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and obstetricians.



Reviews

“I found this book to be imaginative and covers almost all problems faced in obstetric anesthesia practice. It provides a good understanding of the physiological, clinical, and psychological aspects of labor and cesarean delivery, and the basic principles and techniques used to manage each.” (Nishant Kumar, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 132 (2), February, 2021)


Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Anesthesiology 2008–2015, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, USA

    Thomas L. Archer

About the editor

Thomas L. Archer, MD, MBA
Clinical Professor from 2008-2015
Department of Anesthesiology
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
San Diego, California, USA. 





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