Optimizing Anesthesia and Pain Management for Rare Obstetric Pathologies

By Dominique Chassard, Valrie Fuzier, and Frdric J. Mercier, this comprehensive guide provides healthcare professionals with a valuable resource for managing rare obstetric pathologies. Despite existing recommendations, there is a lack of data on these uncommon situations, making this book a unique and essential reference in the French language.

Rare Pathologies in Obstetrics: A Comprehensive Guide

This book covers over 200 rare pathologies that may be encountered in the delivery room, including achondroplasia and Wilson’s disease. Each pathology is presented in a concise and practical format, providing essential information on:

• Pathology: definition, pathogenesis, types, specific situations, incidence, prevalence, sex ratio, case studies in pregnant women, transmission mode, clinical signs, evolution, complications, diagnosis, complementary exams, and treatment.
• Obstetric management: preconception consultation, pregnancy management, effects on pregnancy and the fetus.
• Anesthesia management: evaluation, installation, and monitoring, intubation, epidural, and post-delivery care.
• Postpartum care: post-delivery, breastfeeding, and beyond.

A Collaborative Effort for Optimal Care

This collaborative work synthesizes the different protocols for managing rare diseases in anesthesia and obstetric pain management from several French maternity units, all members of the Club Anesthsie-Ranimation en Obsttrique (CARO). This essential resource will benefit all healthcare professionals working in maternity care, including anesthetists, obstetricians, and midwives, as well as anyone seeking crucial information on managing rare obstetric pathologies.

With 800 pages of expert guidance, this book is an indispensable tool for ensuring the best possible outcomes for mothers and babies in even the most complex and rare situations.

ISBN-13: 9782294748639 | Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences France | Publication Date: August 18, 2015