Description
Book SynopsisThis text provides coverage of the organization of obstetric anaesthetic services, as well discussing the physiological and pathological aspects of treating patients. It concludes with a survey of the different types of anaesthetic available and considers possible complications in treatment.
Table of ContentsSECTION 1: OBSTETRIC ANAESTHETIC SERVICES: ORGANISATION AND OUTCOME.
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1.1 Maternity Services.
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SECTION 2: SYSTEMATIC PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY.
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2.1 Cardiovascular System.
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2.2 Respiratory Physiology.
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2.3 Gastrointestinal Changes.
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2.4 Renal System.
2.5 Hepatobiliary System.
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2.6 The Nervous System.
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2.7 Metabolism and its disorders in pregnancy.
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2.8 Immunity and infection.
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2.9 Uterine and placental function.
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2.10 Puerperium.
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2.11 Drug abuse.
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SECTION 3: REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA.
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SECTION 4: GENERAL ANAESTHESIA.
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SECTION 5: LABOUR.
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SECTION 6: THE FETUS AND NEONATE.
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SECTION 7: OBSTETRIC COMPLICATIONS.
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Appendix 1.
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Appendix 2
