Epidural labor analgesia : childbirth without pain /

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Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2015.
Description:1 online resource (xvii, 332 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
Series:Online access with purchase: Springer (t)
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11092385
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Other authors / contributors:Capogna, Giorgio, editor.
ISBN:9783319138909
3319138901
3319138898
9783319138893
9783319138893
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 24, 2015).
Summary:This book offers an in-depth examination of labor pain and analgesia with the aim of promoting natural childbirth without pain. All aspects of the subject are covered, including the latest techniques of delivering labor analgesia. Importantly, emphasis is placed on a holistic approach, detailed attention being paid to the humanization of childbirth and behavioral aspects in addition to evidence-based medicine. Potential future developments are also addressed, with discussion of opportunities that have yet to be realized. In order to ensure that the text is easily readable for trainees as well as established practitioners, chapters have been restricted to a manageable length and information is presented clearly and succinctly. Step-by-step tutorials and boxes highlighting practical points are used to clarify technical aspects. The authors include both well-established experts and young emerging professionals from various European countries, ensuring an intercultural perspective.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319138893
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-13890-9