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Anaesthesia for Foetal Interventions

Dr Sowmyashree Kota Karanth1†, Dr Kha M. Tran2,3

1Anaesthesiologist, Newark, NJ, USA

2Attending Anaesthesiologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA 3Professor of Clinical Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Edited by: Dr Kelly Fedoruk, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

†Corresponding author email: sowmya_karanth@hotmail.com

DOI: 10.28923/atotw.532

Published September 24, 2024

Abstract

This tutorial provides comprehensive insights on the anesthetic management of foetal interventions, including minimally invasive, open mid-gestation, and EXIT procedures. It covers indications, pertinent maternal and fetal physiology, anaesthetic techniques, foetal resuscitation, postoperative care, and potential complications.

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