Obstetric Anesthesia Practice: A Comprehensive Guide by Monika Weidlich Kolnhofer

Obstetric anesthesia is a specialized field of anesthesia that focuses on pain management during labor and childbirth. The goal of obstetric anesthesia is to provide safe and effective pain relief while minimizing the risks to the mother and baby.

Monika Weidlich Kolnhofer's book, Obstetric Anesthesia Practice, is a comprehensive guide to this important topic. The book covers all aspects of obstetric anesthesia, from the basics of pain management to the latest advances in techniques and technology.

Obstetric Anesthesia Practice

by Monika Weidlich-Kolnhofer

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Language	:	English
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Contents

Obstetric Anesthesia Practice is divided into 10 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of obstetric anesthesia. The chapters are as follows:

* Chapter 1: to Obstetric Anesthesia This chapter provides an overview of obstetric anesthesia, including the history of the field, the different types of pain relief available, and the risks and benefits of each. * Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive Tract This chapter reviews the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, with a focus on the structures that are involved in labor and childbirth. * Chapter 3: Labor and Delivery This chapter describes the stages of labor and delivery, and the different types of pain relief that can be used during each stage. * Chapter 4: Regional Anesthesia for Labor and Delivery This chapter discusses the different types of regional anesthesia that can be used for labor and delivery, including epidurals, spinals, and combined spinal-epidurals. * Chapter 5: General Anesthesia for Labor and Delivery This chapter discusses the use of general anesthesia for labor and delivery, including the indications for general anesthesia, the risks and benefits, and the different techniques that can be used. * Chapter 6: Postpartum Pain Management This chapter discusses the different types of pain management that can be used after childbirth, including opioids, non-opioid analgesics, and regional anesthesia. * Chapter 7: Obstetric Anesthesia for Special Populations This chapter discusses the special considerations that must be taken when providing obstetric anesthesia for women with certain medical conditions, such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, and obesity. * Chapter 8: Legal and Ethical Issues in Obstetric Anesthesia This chapter discusses the legal and ethical issues that can arise in obstetric anesthesia, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. * Chapter 9: Future Directions in Obstetric Anesthesia This chapter discusses the future directions of obstetric anesthesia, including the development of new techniques and technologies, and the increasing use of non-pharmacological pain relief methods. * Chapter 10: This chapter provides a summary of the book and highlights the key points that have been covered.

Target Audience

Obstetric Anesthesia Practice is intended for a wide range of healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of pregnant women and their newborns. This includes obstetricians, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and midwives. The book is also a valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about obstetric anesthesia.

Author

Monika Weidlich Kolnhofer is a leading expert in obstetric anesthesia. She is a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Vienna and the head of the Department of Obstetric Anesthesia at the Vienna General Hospital. Dr. Kolnhofer has published extensively on obstetric anesthesia, and she is the editor-in-chief of the journal International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia.

Obstetric Anesthesia Practice is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to obstetric anesthesia. The book is essential reading for anyone who is involved in the care of pregnant women and their newborns.

Obstetric Anesthesia Practice

by Monika Weidlich-Kolnhofer

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	64639 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	405 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Item Weight	:	3.52 ounces

FREE