A thoroughly revised third edition of the acclaimed textbook for caregivers involved in the management of pregnant women with uncommon diseases or an unusual or rare condition. The book offers valuable case reports and experience collated by an international team of editors and contributors who are leading experts in the field. This edition contains five additional chapters covering topics like cardiac and neuraxial point of care ultrasound, substance abuse, rare inherited conditions, and anesthesia for rare fetal and placental conditions. Clear, concise management guidelines and algorithms are provided, and each chapter is written from the viewpoint of the obstetric anesthesiologist. Numerous tables, figures and photographs provide visual aids and each chapter contains valuable clinical insights highlighting the essential facts. Featuring updated figures and references, links to useful websites for further reading and a list of commonly used abbreviations. A valuable resource for obstetric anesthetists, perinatologists and other obstetric care providers.
- A convenient and up-to-date source of pertinent, peer reviewed material providing a one-stop shop for managing the pregnant woman with an unusual, uncommon, or rare disorder
- Includes a new introductory chapter discussing the various anesthetic dilemmas surrounding the complex obstetric patient with emphasis on early consultation and a team-based approach, while offering different tools for putting into action a care plan for these patients
- Updated to include three new chapters on ultrasound, an increasingly popular non-invasive diagnostic tool with many uses in the patients described, providing tips by experts to develop knowledge and skills
