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Chestnut's Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice

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  • 4th Edition - February 20, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: David H. Chestnut, Linda S Polley, Cynthia A. Wong, Lawrence C. Tsen
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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.

Readership

Anesthesiology

Review quotes

“Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice remains loyal to its original objectives, presenting a detailed and pertinent examination of the obstetric patient for the student of anesthesia…Chestnut and his contributors transform ambiguous and occasionally contradictory conclusions found in scholarly papers into timely, readable discussions…An undeniable resource for the student of anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice warrants consideration from both specialties.”
-Anesth. Analg., review of the previous edition

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 20, 2014
  • Language: English

About the authors

DC

David H. Chestnut

David H. Chestnut is Professor of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

LP

Linda S Polley

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Director, Obstetric Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan

CW

Cynthia A. Wong

Cynthia A. Wong is Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

LT

Lawrence C. Tsen

Lawrence C. Tsen is Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School; Director of Anesthesia, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Associate Director, Center for Professionalism and Peer Support Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School; Director of Anesthesia, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Associate Director, Center for Professionalism and Peer Support Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts., USA