Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, and mitigating it is a global health priority. In this review, we discuss the measurement, assessment, and treatment…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
