Overview

This book examines every aspect of anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section. Anesthetic and surgical techniques are clearly described, with detailed guidance on indications and contraindications and identification of potential complications. Practical information is provided on postoperative analgesia, postoperative course and nursing, the significance of cesarean section for breastfeeding, and the occurrence of long-term problems and chronic pain after cesarean section. Other topics to be addressed include the history and epidemiology of cesarean delivery, effects on the fetus and neonate, ethical issues, the humanization of childbirth, and maternal expectations and satisfaction. While many books are available on obstetric anesthesia, none is exclusively devoted to cesarean section although it is one of the most frequently performed surgeries. Anesthesia for Cesarean Section will be appreciated by all anesthesiologists and will be a useful source of information forobstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, nurses, medical students, and trainees.

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Author:   Giorgio Capogna
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2017
Weight:   4.725kg
ISBN:  

9783319420516

ISBN 10:   3319420518
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   12 May 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

History of cesarean section.- Epidemiology, indications, contraindications and surgical techniques.- Selection of anesthesia methods.- Spinal anesthesia (drugs - technique).- Epidural and CSE anesthesia (drugs - technique).- Assessing the anesthetic block.- General anestesia (drugs - technique).- Effects on the fetus, neonate and breastfeeding.- Choice of anesthesia for emergency cesarean section.- Surgical complications.- Complications due to anesthesia (general and regional).- Postoperative analgesia.- Long term problems and chronic pain.- Humanization of cesarean section.- Medicolegal aspects.- Maternal expectations and satisfaction.

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Giorgio Capogna, MD is the Head of the Department of Anesthesiology at Città di Roma Hospital in Rome, Italy. He is professor of Obstetric Aneshesia at the University of Rome amd he is the Director of the European School of Obstetric Anesthesia and of the Maternal Neonatale Simulation Centre in Rome. Dr Capogna received his medical degree at the University La Sapienza in Rome, Italy in 1978. He received his specialization in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care from the Catholic University of Rome in 1981. Dr Capogna has published extensively. He has authored or co-authored over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, editorials and abstracts as well as numerous book chapters. His has been member of the editorial board of the European Journal of Anaesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesia Digest, Anesthesia & Analgesia, International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia and Minerva Anestesiologica. Dr Capogna has made numerous presentations as avisiting professor and invited lecturer. He has also attended several national and international meetings as a speaker and chairmen. Dr Capogna is an active member of many professional societies, including the European Society of Anaesthesiology, the Italian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, the Obstetric Anaesthetist's Association and the European Society of Regional Anesthesia. 

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