Obstetrical Anesthesia
Additives to Local AnaestheticsCheck these OBGYN.net sections for additional information:
Analgesia and the Outcome
of Labor
Perhaps one of the most hotly debated topics in obstetric anesthesia
relates to the possible effects of epidural analgesia on the progress of
labor and incidence of operative delivery.
Anesthesia
for the Pregnant Patient
Eveline A. M. Faure, MD. Includes information on the physiologic changes
of pregnancy, pharmacology, analgesic and anesthetic techniques, and links to other resources on obstetrical anesthesia.
Cardiotocography and Regional Blockade
Abnormalities of the cardiotocograph following major regional blockade.
Common
and Not So Common Complications of Epidural Anesthesia
Eveline A. M. Faure, MD. Includes information on unusual complications
of epidural anesthesia, such as bacterial meningitis and nerve injury, as well as common complications such as
arterial hypotension, missed segments, and inadvertant dural puncture.
Epidural Technique
Description of the technique for administering epidural anesthesia in labor.
Guidelines for Regional
Anesthesia in Obstetrics
American Society of Anesthesiologists -
These guidelines apply to the use of regional anesthesia or analgesia in which
local anesthetics are administered to the parturient during labor and delivery.
Hypotension Complicating Regional
Blockade
Hypotension is the most common complication of regional blockade. A systolic
blood pressure of less than 100 mmHg, or a fall of greater than 30% should be considered significant.
Paracervical Block
Paracervical blockade may be used as a means of reducing pain during the first
stage of labour.
Randomized Trial of Epidural
Anesthesia to Improve External Cephalic Version Success
An OBGYN.net Journal Review by
R. Daniel Braun, MD, FACOG
Role of Caudal, Pudendal and Paracervical
Blocks
Caudal, Paracervical and Pudendal nerve blocks: Their place in modern obstetric
anaesthetic practice.
Ropivacaine in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Includes general properties of ropivacaine, and advantages of ropivacaine over
existing local anaesthetic agents.
Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology
The mission of the Society is to promote excellence in research and practice
of obstetric anesthesiology and perinatology. Through the newsletter, Internet site, and annual meetings, this
Society allows practitioners of several specialties to meet and discuss clinical practice, basic and clinical research,
and practical professional concerns.
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