Overview

This handbook covers all aspects of obstetric anaesthesia the trainee anaesthetist will encounter when on the labour ward, and its accessible style makes it essential reading for other members of the labour ward team. Broken down into topics, with bullet points, boxes and quick-reference clinical information throughout, this is an invaluable text for anyone involved in this challenging subspecialty area. In addition to conventional chapters covering maternal physiology, pathophysiology, and obstetric regional and general anaesthetic techniques, there is practical and useful advice on how to survive on the labour ward and anticipate potential problems. A chapter is dedicated to the important and often neglected area of the antenatal identification and preparation of mothers with potential for anaesthetic problems during childbirth Postnatal review of the mothers who have received attention from the anaesthetist during labour is also comprehensively covered. There is practical advice on caring for the sick mother suffering major haemorrhage, hypertensive and embolic diseases, and a chapter devoted to managing the collapsed and compromised parturient.The final section is a comprehensive and easily navigated A-Z of the less common conditions encountered in mothers on the delivery ward including references for further reading.

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Author:   Paul Clyburn (Consultant anaesthetist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK) ,  Rachel Collis ,  Sarah Harries ,  Stuart Davies
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 10.40cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 18.50cm
Weight:   0.360kg
ISBN:  

9780199208326

ISBN 10:   0199208328
Pages:   708
Publication Date:   21 August 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Part-work (fascículo)
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Thinking about obstetric anaesthesia ; 2. Confidential enquiry into maternal and child health ; 3. Maternal physiology ; 4. Maternal pathophysiology ; 5. Antenatal issues including pain management ; 6. Non-regional labour anaesthesia ; 7. Regional techniques in pregnancy ; 8. Regional anaesthesia for labour ; 9. Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section - basic principles ; 10. Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section - regional anaesthesia ; 11. Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section - general anaesthesia ; 12. Post delivery symptom control ; 13. Anaesthesia and analgesia for specific obstetric indications ; 14. Post partum review and problems ; 15. Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery ; 16. Major obstetric haemorrhage ; 17. Pre-eclampsia ; 18. Embolic disease ; 19. The collapsed and compromised parturient ; 20. The fetus ; 21. Controversies in obstetric anaesthesia ; 22. A-Z of conditions in obstetric anaesthesia

Reviews

The book is an excellent practical guide to the management of everyday problems encountered on the labour ward... For those starting obstetric anaesthetic on calls, this book is gold dust...excellent value for money...recommended. British Journal of Hospital Medicine ...exceedingly well organized [and] there are many instances of clear and effective plans for dealing with clinical situations...the amount of detail is impressive and certainly sufficient to pass the professional examinations...excellent, informative, and relevant...highly recommended. British Journal of Anaesthesia ...having ths succinct and easy-to-find volume of information at arm's length is an essential and irreplaceable resource. We would personally recommend this book, especially for trainees. Anaesthesia: Journal of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland With the widespread availability of internet access in our hospital, one could question the need for such a book. However, having this succinct and easy-to-find volume of information at arm's length is an essential and irreplaceable resource R.Sirian, Nottingham University Hospitals, Anaesthesia

Author Information

Dr Stuart Davies has been a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia in Swansea NHS Trust since 1995, prior to which he was in the same position at Neath General Hospital (1991 - 1995). He was Lead Clinician in Anaesthesia at Singleton Hospital, Swansea (2001-2006) and has been Clinical Director of Anaesthesia for Swansea NHS Trust since 2006. Dr Sarah Harries was appointed Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia at the University Hospital of Wales in 2002. She is currently Lead Clinician for Acute Pain Management in Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, and Deputy Programme Director for the Welsh School of Anaesthesia. Previous positions include Chairman of the Group of Anaesthetists in Training (GAT) 2001-2003, and Council member of the Association of Anaesthetists GB and Ireland and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Dr Paul Clyburn has been a Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist since 1990, and has held positions within local departments including College Tutor and Clinical Director. He was Deputy Regional Advisor for Wales 1996-2001 and has been a FRCA examiner since 1996. He has been Editor of the journal 'Anaesthesia' since 1999, and has co-authored 'Core Cases in Obstetric Anaesthesia'.

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