Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

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 for obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, nurses, medical students, and trainees. Front Matter....Pages i-viii An Opening for the Life....Pages 1-8 Epidemiology, Indications, and Surgical Techniques....Pages 9-31 Selection of Anesthesia Methods....Pages 33-45 Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section....Pages 47-65 Epidural and CSE Anesthesia (Technique–Drugs)....Pages 67-83 General Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section....Pages 85-93 Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section: Effect on the Foetus, Neonate and Breastfeeding....Pages 95-109 Choice of Anaesthesia for Emergency Caesarean Section....Pages 111-124 Surgical Difficulties and Complications....Pages 125-135 Complications Due to Regional and General Anaesthesia....Pages 137-151 Postoperative Analgesia....Pages 153-167 Long-Term Problems and Chronic Pain After Caesarean Section....Pages 169-182 Humanization of Cesarean Section....Pages 183-189 Caesarean Section on Maternal Request and the Anaesthetist....Pages 191-210 Maternal Expectations and Satisfaction with Caesarean Section ....Pages 211-224