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Chapter 22 - Austere Obstetric Anesthesia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2020

By
Johanna de Haan ,
Kristin Falce  and
Nadia Hernandez
Edited by
Joseph McIsaac
Edited in association with
Kelly McQueen  and
Corry Kucik
Joseph McIsaac
Affiliation:
University of Connecticut
Kelly McQueen
Affiliation:
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Corry Kucik
Affiliation:
United States Navy
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Summary

Situations of disaster, whether due to natural disaster or man-made disaster, are non-discriminatory. All individuals are affected equally, whether male or female, young or old. Persons who are providing medical care in an area affected by disaster may come across patients who are pregnant and in need of urgent care. Obstetric care along with injury-related care is considered among the forefront of necessary surgical services in disaster situations. The need for anesthetic care is recognized as an integral component of these hospital services.

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Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia , pp. 207 - 212
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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