Chestnut's obstetric anesthesia
Subtitle: principles and practice
By: [edited by] David H. Chestnut ... [et al.].
Contributors: Chestnut, David H.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Mosby / Elsevier; Mosby/Elsevier
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1222
ISBN-13: 9780323055413
Subjects: Anesthesia in obstetrics; Anesthesia, Obstetrical -- methods; Anesthetics; Obstetric Labor Complications
Other titles: Obstetric anesthesia
Description: The updated fourth edition of this comprehensive, highly respected reference covers all you need to know about obstetric anesthesia--from basic science to various anesthesia techniques to complications. The editorial team of leading authorities in the field now features Drs. Linda S. Polley, Lawrence C. Tsen, and Cynthia A. Wong and presents the latest on anesthesia techniques for labor and delivery and medical disorders that occur during pregnancy. This edition features two new chapters and rewritten versions of key chapters such as Epidural and Spinal Analgesia and Anesthesia. And, Expert Consult functionality allows you to access the entire contents of the book online. Emphasizes the treatment of the fetus and the mother as separate patients with distinct needs to ensure the application of modern principles of care. Delivers contributions from many leaders in the fields of obstetric anesthesia and maternal-fetal medicine from all over the world. Offers abundant figures, tables, and boxes that illustrate the step-by-step management of a full range of clinical scenarios. Presents key point summaries in each chapter for quick, convenient reference.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Obstetric anesthesia. 3rd ed. 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.