Anesthetic challenges of pregnant obesity women
Abstract
Obesity causes significant morbidity and increases the mortality risk for both mother and fetus. With an increasing projected prevalence, it is vital that the obstetric anesthetist is equipped with the knowledge and tools to manage these women. A multi-disciplinary team approach and early planning is required. Neuraxial analgesia for labor helps to negate the need for general anesthesia, which is associated with increased risk in this subset of women. Catheter techniques for neuraxial anesthesia allow for titration, manipulation, and prolongation of the anesthetic block to reduce the risk of conversion to general anesthesia.
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2023-08-11
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Article
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Obesity, Difficult airway, Anesthesia, Analgesia, Pregnancy
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Knight, G., & Mushambi, M. (2023). Anesthetic challenges of pregnant obesity women. Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology, 91, 102405. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102405