Author Description
The Oxford Specialist Handbook In Obstetric Anaesthesia Returns For A Second Edition With Updated Practical Management Advice For Medical And Nursing Staff In A Portable, Accessible Format. An Invaluable Quick-reference Resource For All Consultant Anaesthetists And Sas Doctors Involved In Obstetric Anaesthesia, As Well As A Succinct Exam Revision Aid For The Frca, This Go-to Guide Provides Incisive Coverage Of All Aspects Of The Sub-specialty. This Is Essential Reading For Anyone Working On The Labour Ward, With Concise Instructions For Both Antenatal And Postnatal Care. · Illustrated With Clear Line Diagrams Of The Ideal Positioning For Regional Techniques. · Includes Top Tips For Techniques And Troubleshooting, Plus Practical Advice For The Busy Labour Ward. · Headings And Bullet Points Are Used Throughout For Ease Of Reference And Navigation. · Fully Updated, With New Chapters On 'obesity In Pregnancy', 'neonatal Resuscitation', 'the Sick And Septic Mother', And 'ultrasound In Obstetric Practice'.
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THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the practical management protocols and clinical decision-making processes required for safe obstetric anaesthesia in a high-pressure labour ward environment. The authors, Abrie Theron, Rachel Collis, and Sarah Harries, synthesize current clinical standards to provide a portable, evidence-based framework for medical and nursing staff. The text serves as both a clinical reference for practicing consultants and a structured revision aid for those preparing for the FRCA examinations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical management protocols for antenatal and postnatal care
- Technical guidance on regional anaesthesia positioning
- Troubleshooting strategies for common labour ward complications
- Updated chapters on obesity, neonatal resuscitation, and ultrasound applications
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive theoretical background or historical context of anaesthetic pharmacology
- Focuses primarily on practical application rather than long-term research analysis
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently identify this handbook as a standard quick-reference tool for daily clinical practice. Experts highlight the text for its high density of actionable information and its utility as a reliable resource for both trainees and experienced consultants.
Page Count:
704
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191089516
ISBN-13:
9780191089510
Medical
Clinical Reference
Nursing
Obstetrics
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