Obstetrics Anesthesia is a special subsection of the practice where you get to focus on a specific patient population going through a very exciting and memorable time in their life. On the flip side, emergencies happen quickly and it is paramount to be prepared for anything to turn on a dime.

  • This is a review of types of hypertension during pregnancy, pathophysiology of preeclampsia, natural progression and complications, and treatment options. [Read more]

  • This is a review of how magnesium is used in the obstetric population, typical dosing, contraindications, signs of overdose, and its antidote. [Read more]

  • This is a review of the anatomy, dosing, and complications of spinals and epidurals. [Read more]

  • This will be a review of majority of the physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy involving the neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrinology, and hematology systems. It will also review anesthetic changes/considerations to have when taking care of a pregnant patient. [Read more]