Critical Care Obstetrics (7th Edition)

Edited by Luis D. Pacheco, Jeffrey P. Phelan, & Torre L. Halscott

Critical Care Obstetrics, Seventh Edition is the definitive clinical reference for managing critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients. Trusted worldwide, this text integrates obstetric medicine with modern critical care principles to address complex, high-risk maternal conditions requiring intensive monitoring and multidisciplinary coordination.

Widely used by obstetricians, maternal–fetal medicine specialists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and critical care nurses, this edition reflects the latest advances in maternal critical care, updated guidelines, and contemporary ICU practices tailored specifically to pregnancy.

What This Book Covers

This comprehensive resource addresses the prevention, diagnosis, and management of life-threatening conditions encountered during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. It focuses on optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes in critically ill patients.

• Physiologic changes in pregnancy relevant to critical care
• Obstetric hemorrhage and massive transfusion protocols
• Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and eclampsia
• Sepsis, shock, and severe maternal infections
• Respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation in pregnancy
• Cardiac and cardiopulmonary emergencies
• Neurologic emergencies and altered mental status
• Thromboembolic disease and coagulopathies
• Critical care pharmacology and anesthesia considerations

Key Features of the 7th Edition

• Updated clinical guidelines reflecting current evidence and consensus
• Case-based discussions to strengthen clinical decision-making
• Multidisciplinary perspective integrating OB, ICU, anesthesia, and nursing care
• Clear algorithms, tables, and quick-reference tools
• Strong emphasis on bedside management and ICU protocols

The gold-standard reference for maternal critical care.
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