Chapter 19 Anaesthesia and analgesia for specific obstetric conditions
Sarah Harries
• The obstetric anaesthetist is requested to deal with a variety of problems on a busy delivery suite each day
• An understanding of the common obstetric problems is essential to safely provide the appropriate anaesthetic management
• Teamwork and prompt, effective communication between anaesthetists, anaesthetic practitioners, midwives, and obstetricians are vital in each situation
• It is important for all professionals involved to understand their own role and the factors affecting the decision-making of other disciplines.
This concise and practical online reference covers the basic principles of obstetric anaesthesia with a special emphasis on the unique challenges of service delivery in the developing world.
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