Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

This book examines every aspect of anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section. Anesthetic and surgical techniques are clearly described, with detailed guidance on indications and contraindications and identification of potential complications. Practical information is provided on postoperati...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Capogna, Giorgio. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Edition:1st ed. 2017.
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42053-0
Table of Contents:
  • History of cesarean section
  • Epidemiology, indications, contraindications and surgical techniques
  • Selection of anesthesia methods
  • Spinal anesthesia (drugs - technique)
  • Epidural and CSE anesthesia (drugs - technique)
  • Assessing the anesthetic block
  • General anestesia (drugs - technique)
  • Effects on the fetus, neonate and breastfeeding
  • Choice of anesthesia for emergency cesarean section
  • Surgical complications
  • Complications due to anesthesia (general and regional)
  • Postoperative analgesia
  • Long term problems and chronic pain
  • Humanization of cesarean section
  • Medicolegal aspects
  • Maternal expectations and satisfaction.