International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Oct 2012
2012 Gerard W. Ostheimer Lecture--What's new in obstetric anesthesia?
The aim of the 2012 "What's new in obstetric anesthesia?" review is to highlight important scientific and medical advances in the fields of obstetric anesthesiology, obstetrics and perinatology from literature published in 2011. This review will consider advances in the prevention and treatment of important obstetric and obstetric anesthesia-related morbidities, research relevant to the course of labor and electronic fetal monitoring, and advances in neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia for obstetric patients.