Remember that Anesthesia for the Pregnant Patient Having Nonobstetric Surgery Is Not Limited to any Particular Agents or Techniques L. Michele Noles MD The primary goals in the anesthetic management…
Obstetric Anesthesia/analgesia can Work in a Small Hospital: the Key Principles are Commitment, Flexibility, and Planning James S. Hicks MD, MM The ability to offer obstetric (OB) conduction anesthesia to…
Always Be Prepared for Emergent Delivery as a Consequence of External Cephalic Version Angela M. Pennell MD Breech presentation affects 3% to 4% of term pregnancies. Because a fetus is…
Acupuncture Has Significant Efficacy for the Treatment of the Pregnant or Laboring Patient Leena Mathew MD The perception of acupuncture as a complementary medical modality (as opposed to an alternative…
Headaches and Hypertension: Management of Pre-Eclampsia in the Obese Patient Patrick G. Bakke MD The incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is 2% to 8%. These disorders can be thought…
Be Aware of the Consequences of Aortocaval Compression and the Supine Hypotensive Syndrome When Caring for a Pregnant Patient Thomas M. Chalifoux MD Ryan C. Romeo MD Positioning in the…
Pain Control After Cesarean Section—“How Can I Take Care of My Baby if I Just Had Surgery?” Patrick G. Bakke MD Pain control after cesarean section (C section) is crucial…
Urgent Cesarean Section: What’s Good for Baby Is Good for Mommy? Nathan J. Hess DO Karen Hand MD Nearly one fourth of all births in the United States today are…
Be Prepared for the Presence of a Doula in Both the Labor and Delivery Room Christopher E. Swide MD Doulas are becoming increasingly popular in the United States and are…
Nothing By Mouth Guidelines During Labor—“Can I Please Just Have Some Water?” Patrick G. Bakke MD There has been increasing pressure to liberalize oral intake during the active stage of…
