Epidurals for Childbirth (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Extensively revised and updated, the second edition of Epidurals for Childbirth offers a unique guide to the use of epidurals in obstetrics. Care has been taken to incorporate all recent changes to techniques and management in obstetric anaesthesia. The book presents clear, practical information and advice for all those involved in caring for women throughout pregnancy and labour. It is fully comprehensive, covering all medical aspects of epidurals, including anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Concise explanations of practical procedures are provided along with potential problems and complications and how to handle them. Also included is a chapter on how to talk confidently to patients without using medical jargon. This book provides a valuable guide for all delivery suite staff, including obstetricians, midwives, operating department practitioners and anaesthetists.