Description
📘 Datta’s Obstetric Anesthesia Handbook (6th Edition)
Editors: Scott Segal, Bhavani Shankar Kodali
Original Author: Sanjay Datta
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 2024
Length: Approx. 523 pages
✨ Overview:
Now in its sixth edition, Datta’s Obstetric Anesthesia Handbook remains a trusted, go-to guide for clinicians involved in the anesthetic management of pregnant patients. Designed for quick reference, this concise handbook addresses all essential aspects of obstetric anesthesia—from pain relief during labor to anesthetic considerations in high-risk pregnancies and cesarean deliveries.
This updated version honors the legacy of Dr. Sanjay Datta while incorporating contemporary practices, updated national guidelines, and newly revised content to reflect current trends and research.
🔑 Key Features:
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Broad Scope: Covers core topics such as labor analgesia, anesthesia for cesarean sections, pharmacologic considerations, fetal monitoring, maternal mortality, and high-risk pregnancies.
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Structured for Efficiency: Clearly organized chapters enable fast access to clinical guidance.
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Evidence-Based Updates: Chapters like “Pain of Labor and Delivery” and “Maternal Mortality and Morbidity” have been thoroughly revised.
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Reference Appendices: Includes the latest national and international guidelines on obstetric anesthesia practices.
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Clinical Tools: Tables, illustrations, and algorithms throughout enhance understanding and application in real-world settings.
✅ Benefits:
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Quick Reference: Ideal for use in fast-paced clinical environments, such as labor and delivery units.
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Educational Value: A staple for residents, fellows, and early-career anesthesiologists needing a portable, reliable reference.
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Interdisciplinary Use: Also valuable to obstetricians, nurse anesthetists, and other maternal care professionals.
👩⚕️ Who Should Read It?
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Anesthesiologists and anesthesia residents
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Obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists
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Nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants
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Medical students, midwives, and labor & delivery nurses
This handbook continues to be a practical and authoritative source of knowledge, bridging theory and bedside practice in the evolving field of obstetric anesthesia.
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