This handbook covers all aspects of obstetric anaesthesia the trainee anaesthetist will encounter when on the labour ward, and its accessible style makes it ess... » 

This handbook covers all aspects of obstetric anaesthesia the trainee anaesthetist will encounter when on the labour ward, and its accessible style makes it essential reading for other members of the labour ward team. Broken down into topics, with bullet points, boxes and quick-reference clinical information throughout, this is an invaluable text for anyone involved in this challenging subspecialty area. It includes practical advice on how to work in the labour ward environment; information on labour analgesia with comprehensive guidelines on the different options for pain relief; the management of caesarean section including general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, post-operative pain relief, and anaesthesia for other surgical procedures; anaesthetic emergencies and complications; obstetric emergencies and their management; maternal physiology; and an A-Z of less common miscellaneous medical conditions that affect the mother on the delivery ward including references for further reading. «