This book explores the principles and practices of providing anesthesia care during labor, delivery, and postpartum procedures. It covers various anesthesia techniques, including epidurals, spinal blocks, and general anesthesia, detailing their indications, administration protocols, and monitoring requirements. The book emphasizes patient safety, pain management, and the prevention of anesthesia-related complications in obstetric patients. Suitable for obstetric anesthetists and nurses, it includes clinical guidelines, case studies, and best practices for effective obstetric anesthesia care. Additionally, it explores the management of emergency situations and the coordination of care with surgical and obstetric teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
Weston Roach is an expert in the fundamentals of obstetric anesthesia, specializing in pain management and anesthesia techniques during labor and delivery. Weston has written extensively on anesthesia practices in obstetrics. He serves as an editor for books on obstetric anesthesia and labor pain management. His professional interests include improving anesthesia protocols and patient safety during childbirth.