TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Obstetrical Analgesia and Anesthesia A1 - Cunningham, F. Gary A1 - Leveno, Kenneth J. A1 - Dashe, Jodi S. A1 - Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 - Spong, Catherine Y. A1 - Casey, Brian M. PY - 2022 T2 - Williams Obstetrics, 26e AB - Obstetrical anesthesia presents unique challenges. Labor begins without warning, and anesthesia may be required within minutes of a full meal. Vomiting with aspiration of gastric contents is a constant threat. The usual physiological adaptations of pregnancy require special consideration, especially with disorders such as preeclampsia, placental abruption, or sepsis. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190760811 ER -