Publisher's Synopsis
Edited by a leading author in obstetric anesthesiology, this comprehensive reference addresses all the issues pertinent to the practice of obstetric anesthesia today. It not only provides the details of anesthesia for labor and delivery, but it also contains in-depth discussions of anesthetic and obstetric complications and medical disorders during pregnancy. With its patient-oriented approach, the book focuses on the treatment of the fetus and the mother as separate patients with distinct needs.
