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December 1, 2009
Categories: UIA / Anaesthesia Emergencies / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
December 1, 2009
Categories: UIA / Anaesthesia Emergencies / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
Deaths of babies in the first 28 days of life in resource-limited countries can be significantly reduced with a small number of low-tech interventions. This article summarises the core equipment and skills needed for the resuscitation of newborns where equipment...
Categories: UIA / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
Postpartum hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. Oxytocic drugs are the main stay in prevention as well as treatment. Oxytocin remains the drug of choice
Categories: UIA / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
Sepsis remains one of the four main causes of maternal mortality. Common causes of severe sepsis & septic shock during pregnancy include pyelonephritis, infection during labour and peurpurium & respiratory infection.
Categories: UIA / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Obesity during pregnancy puts the mother, fetus and neonate at higher risk of morbidity and mortality during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
Categories: UIA / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
The anaesthesiologist’s expertise in treatment of the parturient and massive haemorrhage resuscitation is a valuable component of the multidisciplinary care team’s capacity to reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This article reviews recent updates in the diagnosis and management...
Categories: UIA / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
Pre-eclampsia causes significant morbidity and mortality to both mother and foetus worldwide, the major causes being delayed diagnosis and poor management. Identifying the parturient at risk of developing pre-eclampsia is paramount and optimising this patient cohort is key. Early management...
Categories: UIA / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
The cause of maternal collapse and cardiorespiratory arrest is not always immediately apparent. A generic approach based on Basic and Advanced Adult Life Support is recommended. Key modifications to these algorithms are required in pregnancy. These include early intubation and...
Categories: UIA / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia
September 1, 2019
The health of women correlates strongly with the social and economic well-being of a community. However, pain during childbirth is undertreated in variable resource environments Epidurals provide safe and efficient provision of anesthesia for unplanned or emergent cesarean delivery. This...
Categories: UIA / General Topics / Obstetrics Anaesthesia