Uterotonics update
Abstract Uterotonics are the mainstay of management for postpartum haemorrhage and an understanding of their use is essential for the obstetric anaesthetist. First-line uterotonics comprise oxytocin and carbetocin, which act…
Optimising recovery after caesarean delivery
Abstract Caesarean delivery is the most performed inpatient surgery worldwide, with rates expected to rise. Optimising maternal recovery benefits not only the mother, but also the newborn and society. Enhanced…
Cesarean delivery: Clinical updates
Abstract This article offers a comprehensive clinical update on best practices for neuraxial and general anesthesia in cesarean delivery, the most frequently performed major surgical procedure globally. Current evidence-based strategies…
Non-neuraxial labour analgesia
Abstract Epidural analgesia is considered the gold standard for labour pain but may not be an option for all parturients due to patient choice or medical contraindication. Non-neuraxial alternatives for…
Initiation and maintenance of neuraxial labour analgesia: A narrative review
Abstract Labour analgesia is a crucial aspect of obstetric anaesthesia, aiming to alleviate pain during childbirth while ensuring maternal and foetal safety. Over the past decade, advancements in labour analgesia…
Epidemiology, trends, and disparities in maternal mortality: A framework for obstetric anesthesiologists
Abstract Since 2015, reductions in maternal mortality have stalled globally. In some parts of the world, severe maternal morbidity and mortality have increased, and most cases are thought to be…
New frontiers in obstetric anesthesiology: Advocacy through innovation
Reductions in global maternal mortality have stagnated since 2015, and rates continue to rise in the United States, with glaring disparities [ , ]. For every maternal death, 30 or…
Self-assessment
Multiple choice questions 1 Crystalloids, colloids, blood and blood products and substitutes Which of the following is true regarding the interaction between infused fluids, volume status and interstitium? A. In…
Total intravenous anaesthesia in children: a practical guide
Abstract Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) is the delivery of general anaesthesia entirely via the intravenous route. This can be achieved through a variety of drugs. The most common combination used…
Regional anaesthetic techniques for paediatric surgery
Abstract Peripheral nerves blocks provide intra- and postoperative analgesia and are an important element of the multimodal approach to perioperative pain. This is particularly important in the paediatric population, where…
