The epidural book : a woman's guide to anesthesia for childbirth / Richard Siegenfeld.
The majority of women giving birth in the United States receive an epidural during labor and delivery; many others receive a spinal block. The Epidural Book fully explains anesthesia used during labor and vaginal delivery or C-section, with an emphasis on epidurals. Dr. Richard Siegenfeld answers pregnant women's questions, including ? Who administers epidurals and spinal blocks and when? How does anesthesia affect both the mother and the baby? Under what circumstances should a woman avoid an epidural? What happens during the recovery period? What problems can arise? Written by an experienced anesthesiologist, The Epidural Book is lighthearted and informative. This easy-to-read guide helps an expectant mother prepare for her all-important day.
Record details
- ISBN: 1421407337
- ISBN: 1421407345
- ISBN: 9781421407333
- ISBN: 9781421407340
- Physical Description: xii, 133 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-119) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | How our thinking (and practice) have changed -- How an epidural works -- Where, who, and when -- The preparation -- The procedure -- The imperfect epidural -- Side effects -- Uncommon problems -- Rare complications -- Conditions affecting epidurals and spinals -- Spinals and walking epidurals -- Anesthesia for c-sections -- After your delivery -- Alternatives to epidurals -- Effects on the baby -- In a nutshell. |
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| Subject: | Anesthesia in obstetrics > Popular works. Peridural anesthesia > Popular works. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Statesville Main Library | 617.964 SIE (Text) | 33114017302167 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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