TOPICS 1. Epidemiology 2. Etiology 3. Effects of Obesity on the Fetus 4. Pathophysiology 5. Management and Anesthetic Considerations 6. Summary EPIDEMIOLOGY Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United…

TOPICS 1. Introduction 2. Pertinent Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy 3. Causes of Maternal Arrest 4. Resuscitation of the Pregnant Patient in Cardiopulmonary Arrest 5. Conclusion INTRODUCTION Pregnancy poses anatomic and…

TOPICS 1. Introduction 2. Acute Respiratory Failure 3. Pneumonia 4. Asthma and Reactive Airway Disease 5. Obstructive Sleep Apnea INTRODUCTION A majority of women experience subjective breathlessness during pregnancy. This…

TOPICS 1. Introduction 2. Tocolytic Medications 3. Local Anesthetics 3. Case Study INTRODUCTION A variety of medications are used in obstetric practice by both obstetricians and anesthesiologists. These medications may…

TOPICS 1. What Causes a Postdural Headache? 2. How Often Does a Postdural Headache Occur and Who Gets It? 3. Symptoms and Complications of Postdural Puncture Headache 4. Treatment 5….

TOPICS 1. Introduction 2. Coagulation Tests 3. Anemia 4. Common Thrombophilias 5. Thrombocytopenia 6. Factor Deficiencies 7. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 8. Conclusion INTRODUCTION The management of pregnant women with hematologic…

TOPICS    1. Introduction    2. Ultrasound Technology    3. Implications of Ultrasound in Obstetric Anesthesia    4. Neuraxial Block    5. Acute Pain Management    6. Vascular Access    7. Perioperative Cardiac Evaluation and Monitoring    8….

TOPICS    1. Introduction    2. Preoperative Assessment and Consent    3. Aspiration Prophylaxis    4. Placement of Monitors    5. Administration of Antibiotics    6. Patient Positioning    7. Administration of Surgical Anesthesia    8. Fluid Coloading:…

TOPICS 1. Epidemiology 2. Mechanisms of Peripheral Nerve Injury 3. Risk Factors for Peripheral Nerve Injury 4. Symptoms 5. Types of Peripheral Nerve Injury 6. Summary The majority of complications…