The pregnant patient presents a unique "two-in-one" situation for the
anaesthesiologist - what happens to the mother has a bearing on her unborn
child, and the foetus produces many physiological changes in the mother, which
have important anaesthetic implications. Considerations unique to the pregnant
state are dealt with, the potential problems to be faced and the various
solutions to those issues. This handy pocket reference is designed to be a
readily accessible and accurate source of information on obstetric anaesthesia
for practising anaesthesiologists, anaesthesia residents and "interested"
obstetricians.