Peripartum Care of the Pregnant Patient. A Question-and-Answer Review for Anesthesiologists and Obstetricians

Are you an anesthesiologist or obstetrician navigating the complex landscape of peripartum care? The intricacies of managing pregnant patients during the critical peripartum period are covered in this concise and practical question-and-answer review.

This book promotes learning evidence-based current knowledge on the clinical aspects of the obstetric parturient from the standpoint of anesthesiology, obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, and public health. Each topic is initiated with several multiple-choice questions, mimicking the ABA and other board certification exams. Chapters are authored by contributors from multiple specialties offering their expert guidance based on evidence-based guidelines as well as their clinical experience.

Key Topics Covered:

• Cardiovascular Considerations: Understand the hemodynamic changes specific to pregnancy and how they impact anesthesia and obstetric management. Learn to predict which cardiac lesions may lead to peripartum hemodynamic compromise.
• Hypertensive Disorders: Explore evidence-based strategies for managing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy during the peripartum and postpartum phases.
• Critical Illness: Discover expert insights on handling critical illness in pregnant patients, including considerations for acute respiratory failure and other emergencies.
• Neuraxial and Other Anesthesia Techniques: Topics covered include neuraxial anesthesia, inotrope and vasopressor support, and echocardiography. Learn when advanced critical care support is warranted.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a trainee, Peripartum Care of the Pregnant Patient equips you with practical answers to real-world challenges. Enhance your peripartum care knowledge to add to the well-being of your pregnant patient.

• Provides clinical aspects of anesthesiology, obstetrics, and surgery when caring for the obstetric patient
• Evidence-based Q&A format mimics the ABA and promotes learning
• Textbook aimed for anesthesiology students, and every other specialty that takes care of the obstetric patient