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Conversion of Labour Epidural Analgesia to Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery

Dr Shweta S. Mogal1†, Dr Manokanth Madapu2

1Associate Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology, Fortis Escorts Hospital,

Faridabad, India

2Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Fernandez Hospital Foundation, Hyderabad, India

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

CA, USA; Dr Jennifer Woodbury, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, San Francisco, USA

†Corresponding author email: arth11.shweta@gmail.com

Published November 8, 2022

Abstract

This tutorial discusses the anaesthetic management of intrapartum caesarean delivery in parturients with pre-existing epidural catheter for labour analgesia. Use of epidural catheter to convert analgesia into surgical anaesthesia is elaborated. Prevention of a failed conversion and alternate management options are also discussed.

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