Epidural and CSE Anesthesia (Technique–Drugs)
Fig. 5.1 Choice of lumbar interspace . A small gauge needle attached to a 5 mL disposable syringe containing the local anesthetic solution (such as 1 or 2% lidocaine) is…
Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section: Effect on the Foetus, Neonate and Breastfeeding
Sign 0 1 2 Heart rate Absent <100 ≥100 Respiratory effort Absent Weak cry, hypoventilation Good, crying Reflex irritability No response Grimace Cry or active withdrawal Muscle tone Limp Some…
Maternal Expectations and Satisfaction with Caesarean Section
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Giorgio Capogna (ed.)Anesthesia for Cesarean Section10.1007/978-3-319-42053-0_15 15. Maternal Expectations and Satisfaction with Caesarean Section Amanda Hutcherson1 and Susan Ayers1, 2 (1) Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, City University…
Caesarean Section on Maternal Request and the Anaesthetist
Effects around the time of birth Studies suggest may be reduced after a planned CS Perineal and abdominal pain during birth Perineal and abdominal pain three days post-partum …
Humanization of Cesarean Section
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Giorgio Capogna (ed.)Anesthesia for Cesarean Section10.1007/978-3-319-42053-0_13 13. Humanization of Cesarean Section Giorgio Capogna1 and Hans de Boer2 (1) Department of Anesthesiology, Città di Roma Hospital, Rome, Italy (2) Department of Anesthesiology and…
Long-Term Problems and Chronic Pain After Caesarean Section
Fig. 12.1 Long-term potential consequences of a caesarean section for the upcoming life of a woman 12.2 Long-Term Health Problems: Except Local Pain—After Caesarean Section Childbirth is a major event…
Postoperative Analgesia
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Giorgio Capogna (ed.)Anesthesia for Cesarean Section10.1007/978-3-319-42053-0_11 11. Postoperative Analgesia Michela Camorcia1 (1) Department of Anesthesiology, Città di Roma Hospital, Via Maidalchini 20, Rome, 00152, Italy Michela Camorcia Email: michelaca.mc@gmail.com…
Complications Due to Regional and General Anaesthesia
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Giorgio Capogna (ed.)Anesthesia for Cesarean Section10.1007/978-3-319-42053-0_10 10. Complications Due to Regional and General Anaesthesia P. Y. Dewandre1 and J. F. Brichant1 (1) Centre Hospitaliere Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium J. F. Brichant Email:…
Surgical Difficulties and Complications
Figure (a) and (b) demonstrate the anterior and posterior views of the uterus showing the application of the B-Lynch Brace suture. Figure (c) shows the anatomical appearance after competent application….
Choice of Anaesthesia for Emergency Caesarean Section
Patient factors • Pre-existing co-morbidities, e.g. obesity, cardiac disease • Pregnancy-related pathology, e.g. pre-eclampsia, thrombocytopenia • Acute physiological derangement, e.g. sepsis, major haemorrhage • Fasting status Anaesthetic factors • Anticipated…
