Chestnut's Obstetric Anesthesia E-Book, 7th Edition

PART I Introduction
1. The History of Obstetric Anesthesia

PART II Maternal and Fetal Physiology
2. Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy
3. Uteroplacental Blood Flow
4. The Placenta: Anatomy, Physiology, Transfer of Drugs, and Pathology

PART III Fetal and Neonatal Assessment and Therapy
5. Fetal Physiology
6. Antepartum Fetal Assessment and Therapy
7. Anesthesia for Fetal Surgery and Other Intrauterine Procedures
8. Intrapartum Fetal Assessment and Therapy
9. Neonatal Assessment and Resuscitation
10. Fetal and Neonatal Neurologic Injury
11. Quality, Patient Safety, and Medical Error

PART IV Foundations in Obstetric Anesthesia
12. Spinal and Epidural Analgesia and Anesthesia: Anatomy, Physiology, and Technique
13. Local Anesthetics and Opioids
14. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Obstetric Anesthesia Care
15. Obstetric Anesthesia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

PART V Anesthesia Before and During Pregnancy
16. Pharmacology During Pregnancy and Lactation
17. Problems of Early Pregnancy
18. Nonobstetric Surgery During Pregnancy

PART VI Labor and Vaginal Delivery
19. Obstetric Management of Labor and Vaginal Delivery
20. Trial of Labor and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
21. The Pain of Childbirth and Its Effect on the Mother and the Fetus
22. Childbirth Preparation and Nonpharmacologic Analgesia
23. Systemic and Nonneuraxial Regional Labor Analgesia
24. Epidural and Spinal Analgesia: Anesthesia for Labor and Vaginal Delivery
25. Postpartum Tubal Sterilization

PART VII Cesarean Delivery
26. Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery
27. Postoperative Analgesia

PART VIII Anesthesia Complications
28 Aspiration: Risk, Prophylaxis, and Treatment
29 The Difficult Airway: Risk, Assessment, Prophylaxis, and Management
30 Postpartum Headache
31 Neurologic Complications of Pregnancy and Neuraxial Anesthesia
32 Shared Decision-Making and Informed Consent in Obstetric Anesthesia

PART IX Obstetric Complications
33. Preterm Labor and Delivery
34. Abnormal Presentation and Multiple Gestation
35. Hypertensive Disorders
36. Infection
37. Antepartum and Postpartum Hemorrhage
38. Embolic Disorders
39. Maternal Mortality

PART X The Patient With Systemic Disease
40. Autoimmune Disorders
41. Cardiovascular Disease
42. Chronic Pain During and After Pregnancy
43. Endocrine Disorders
44. Hematologic and Coagulation Disorders
45. Liver Disease
46. Musculoskeletal Disorders
47. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disease
48. Obesity
49. Psychiatric Disorders
50. Renal Disease
51. Respiratory Disease
52. Substance Use Disorders
53. Trauma and Critical Care

4 Stars! “...a thorough review of pregnancy, its comorbidities and fetal development, and how these changes alter anesthesia care and its goals.... The inclusion of contrasting tables and algorithms throughout the book enhances its value as a resource for anyone involved in the care of pregnant patients requiring anesthesia.... The organization of the chapters is intuitive, allowing for knowledge to build progressively, with each section building on the previous one.... Diagrams and charts included in the various chapters further clarify the information provided and serve as excellent resources for reviewing when encountering challenging patient scenarios.... It aids in decision-making for complex cases and enhances knowledge for everyday anesthesia management in labor and delivery, as well as for other procedures involving pregnant patients. I highly recommend this updated edition as a reference book for any questions related to patient care.” Review by Michelle Simon, MD (Yale School of Medicine), ©Doody's Review Service, 2026. Doody's Score: 95, 4 Stars!