Chestnut’s Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice – A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by renowned experts in the field, David H. Chestnut MD, Cynthia A Wong MD, Lawrence C Tsen MD, Warwick D Ngan Kee, Yaakov Beilin MD, and Jill Mhyre MD, the fifth edition of Chestnut’s Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice is an invaluable resource for anesthesiologists and obstetricians alike.

Comprehensive Coverage of Obstetric Anesthesia

This meticulously updated edition covers the full spectrum of obstetric anesthesia, from basic science to various anesthesia techniques and complications. The editorial team presents the latest on anesthesia techniques for labor and delivery and medical disorders that occur during pregnancy.

New and Revised Chapters

Stay current with new chapters and rewritten versions of key chapters on topics such as:

• Psychiatric disorders in the pregnant patient
• Neurologic disorders
• Critical care of obstetric patients
• Patient safety and team approach
• Transthoracic echocardiography and noninvasive measurement of cardiac output in obstetric patients

A Valuable Resource for Anesthesiologists and Obstetricians

This comprehensive reference textbook is designed to meet the needs of specialists in obstetric anesthesiology and obstetricians, as well as anesthesiology and obstetric residents. It serves as a clear, user-friendly guide for both anesthesiologists and obstetricians in clinical practice, emphasizing the treatment of the fetus and the mother as separate patients with distinct needs.

Key Features

This edition offers:

• Contributions from leading authorities in obstetric anesthesia and maternal-fetal medicine from around the world
• Abundant figures, tables, and boxes that illustrate step-by-step management of a full range of clinical scenarios
• Key point summaries in each chapter for quick, convenient reference

Stay Ahead with the Latest Advancements

This edition delivers sweeping updates on topics such as:

• Potential complications associated with the advancing age of pregnant women
• Critical care of obstetric patients, including special considerations for this increasing segment
• Latest guidelines for obstetric anesthesia to ensure safe and effective medication use