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This succinct, evidence-based guide provides everything you need to provide safe, effective care to pregnant women in subacute and emergent situations A quick-reference guide designed for on-the-spot clinical guidance, Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides fills a gap in the current literature by distilling the information of a comprehensive textbook into a quick review and providing standard instructions that can be integrated into everyday practice. Chapters include a brief review of the topic, including scientific knowledge and references; clinical pearls based on the BIDMC Department of Anesthesia’s long history of providing cutting edge care for pregnant women; bullet points and tables highlighting key information; references for the latest scientific information and primary literature, and guides, protocols, or standard operating procedures for immediate application. Primarily an on-hand emergency manual, Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides also serves as a clinical reference guide and teaching tool during team meetings and residency/fellowship didactics. Features Describes tools and methods for caring for pregnant women in labor Includes the best scientific evidence and BIDMC’s Department of Anesthesia’s Obstetrical Division’s thoroughly tested institutional practices used for the care of pregnant women Incorporates clear, step-by-step instructions and up-to-date guidelines and standards Each chapter provides essential information followed by evidence-based best practices for the given topic Succinct presentations are paired with relevant and practical instructions for patient care to support emergency decision making, problem solving, and patient safety

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Philip E. Hess, MD, is associate professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. Yunping Li, MD, is division director of Obstetric Anesthesia and associate professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. John J. Kowalczyk, MD, is an instructor in anesthesia at Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He is also an attending physician in the Department of Anesthesia. Justin K. Stiles, MD, is an instructor in anesthesia at Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.

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