Description

This book of “Core Cases in Obstetric Anaesthesia” describes the clinical management of some of the most common problems seen in the obstetric patient. It provides detailed, illustrative case histories are presented and for each, descriptions of the problem, its underlying pathophysiology and the key principles of patient management are given. Each 'case' is written by an expert in the field, and all of the contributors are practising anaesthetists of many years' experience. Core Cases in Obstetric Anaesthesia is essential reading for all trainees in anaesthesia, and will also prove a valuable addition to the libraries of other groups such as obstetricians, midwives, theatre nurses, and all delivery suite personnel, both as a useful summary of key topics in obstetric anaesthesia in an easily-digested format, and as a stimulus for discussion and analysis of current practice. The layout of each core topic is interesting: each beginning with a case history followed by an in-depth discussion of all the aspects of the case and then a list of key learning points emanating from the case. Each core topic is co-written by different authors. The topics are varied but all relevant to modern obstetric anaesthesia.