Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides

By Philip E. Hess, Yunping Li, John J. Kowalczyk, and Justin K. Stiles

This concise, evidence-based book is designed to provide medical professionals with quick and effective guidance on caring for pregnant women in subacute and emergency situations. Filling a gap in the current literature, Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides distills the essential information of a comprehensive textbook into a handy review, providing standard instructions that can be easily integrated into everyday practice.

A Comprehensive Resource for Obstetric Anesthesia Care

The book offers a collection of common and uncommon clinical challenges, alongside up-to-date obstetric anesthesia practices that cater to both experienced and novice clinicians. Each chapter includes:

• A brief review of the topic
• Clinical pearls and key takeaways
• Bullet points and tables highlighting crucial information
• References for the latest scientific information and primary literature
• Guides, protocols, or standard operating procedures for immediate application

These resources are based on the BIDMC Department of Anesthesia’s long history of providing cutting-edge care for pregnant women.

Key Features and Benefits

This practical guide:

• Describes tools and methods for caring for pregnant women in labor
• Incorporates clear, step-by-step instructions and up-to-date guidelines and standards
• Provides essential information in each chapter, followed by evidence-based best practices for the given topic
• Pairs succinct presentations with relevant and practical instructions for patient care, supporting emergency decision making, problem solving, and patient safety

Product Details:

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical

Edition: 1st edition (June 20, 2023)

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 272 pages

ISBN-10: 1264671466

ISBN-13: 978-1264671465