Chestnut's Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice 5/e

From basic science to various anesthesia techniques to complications, the meticulously updated, fifth edition of
Chestnut’s Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice, covers all you need to know about obstetric anesthesia. An
editorial team of leading authorities presents the latest on anesthesia techniques for labor and delivery and medical
disorders that occur during pregnancy. New chapters and rewritten versions of key chapters cover topics such as
psychiatric disorders in the pregnant patient, neurologic disorders, and critical care of obstetric patients. With
online access to the full text, it is an invaluable, comprehensive reference textbook for specialists in obstetric
anesthesiology and obstetricians, as well as anesthesiology and obstetric residents. This book also serves as a clear,
user-friendly guide for both anesthesiologists and obstetricians who are in clinical practice.





New to This Edition
Stay current on the latest advancements and developments with sweeping updates and new chapters on topics such as
patient safety and team approach, transthoracic echocardiography and noninvasive measurement of cardiac output in
obstetric patients, psychiatric disorders during pregnancy, neurologic injuries, and more.

Prevent and plan for potential complications associated with the advancing age of pregnant women. An extensive, state-
of-the art discussion of "critical care of obstetric patients" equips you to address any special considerations for
this increasing segment.


Know exactly how to proceed. An abundance of tables and boxes illustrate the step-by-step management of a full range of
clinical scenarios.


Choose the best drugs available while adhering to the most recent guidelines for obstetric anesthesia.

Key Features
Emphasizes the treatment of the fetus and the mother as separate patients with distinct needs to ensure the application
of modern principles of care.

Delivers contributions from many leaders in the fields of obstetric anesthesia and maternal-fetal medicine from all
over the world.

Offers abundant figures, tables, and boxes that illustrate the step-by-step management of a full range of clinical
scenarios.

Presents key point summaries in each chapter for quick, convenient reference.