Product Description

A thoroughly updated edition of this well-established practical guide to obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia originally published by W. B. Saunders. All aspects of obstetric medicine relevant to the anaesthetist are covered, from conception, throughout pregnancy, to after birth care. The emphasis is on pre-empting problems and maximising quality of care. The authors have identified over 150 potential complications each covered in two sections: issues raised and management options, with key points extracted into boxes for quick reference. A section on organisational aspects such as record keeping, training, protocols and guidelines makes this an important resource for any labour ward or hospital dealing with pregnant women. Presented in a clear, structured format, this book will be invaluable to trainee anaesthetists at all levels and to experienced anaesthetists who encounter obstetric patients. Obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, nurses and operating department practitioners wishing to extend or update their knowledge will also find it highly beneficial.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #252178 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 414 pages

Review
From reviews of the first edition: ‘This is a book that openly professes to be a ‘short practical text’ - and it has achieved its objective very successfully indeed. Clearly set out with discreet well-organized chapters, the text is easy to read and presents a comprehensive overview of a difficult field in a ‘user-friendly’ form.’ European Journal of Anaesthesiology

‘The authors have succeeded in producing an excellent book in a style that sets it apart from, and possibly above, recent similar publications. The layout lends itself to update for future editions. The book achieves its aim of targeting anaesthetists in training at all levels, and would provide a useful handbook for both the experienced and the occasional consultant obstetric anaesthetist.’ International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia

‘This book will be of value to anaesthetic trainees and more senior obstetric anaesthetists as it covers both the fundamentals of routine obstetric anaesthesia and the more complex problems encountered less frequently.’ Postgraduate Medical Journal

‘The strength of this book is the brief reference list at the end of each chapter. In most cases the references cited are recent (1990-1999) and pertinent.’ Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia

‘The diversity of topics and their limited analysis makes it easy to read the text quickly and pick up key points. At the end of each topic is a bullet point synopsis. … It is these characteristics of the book that create the practical approach. … The book … is certain to be popular given its broad authorship and succinct style. British Journal of Anaesthesia

About the Author
Steve Yentis is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, London.

Anne May is a Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist at Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leicester.

Surbhi Malhotra is a Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

Customer Reviews

Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Pregnancy : A Practical Guide
I think this is a really good book. It is concise and to the point. It goes through each topic over a few pages and as a result you can read a topic very quickly. Moreover the book gives you concrete numbers and methods that you can refer to while working in obstetric anaesthesia as well as going through the rarer situations you might find in pregnancy. It is the most recent book - published in 2007 in this topic. Overall it was a book I really enjoyed going through and I would really recommend it.