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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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Capogna, Giorgio (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319420530
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-42053-0
Physical DescriptionVIII, 224 p. 13 illus., 3 illus. in color. online resource.

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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.