Objective Neuraxial block is the most common anesthesia method for cesarean section(CS).However,for some urgent and high-risk cesarean delivery,general anesthesia(GA)also plays a very important role.We aimed to find o...Objective Neuraxial block is the most common anesthesia method for cesarean section(CS).However,for some urgent and high-risk cesarean delivery,general anesthesia(GA)also plays a very important role.We aimed to find out the reasons of choosing GA for CS in our center and the factors that may be related to the maternal and fetal outcomes.Methods We retrospectively selected parturients who had CS procedures under GA in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 1,2014 to December 31,2016.Clinical data(baseline maternal status,preoperative status,perioperative information,maternal and fetal outcomes)of parturients and neonates were collected and analyzed.We summarized the common reasons for applying general anesthesia,and compared the back-to-ICU ratio and hospital stay time between parturients with different maternal American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)grade,gestational weeks and intraoperative blood loss,as well as the fetal one-minute Apgar score between different maternal ASA grade and gestational weeks.Results There were 98 cases of CS under GA enrolled in the study.Among the maternal and fetal factors,pregnancy with internal or surgical diseases is the most common reason(59 cases,60.2%)for choosing GA,followed by the placenta and fetal membrane abnormalities(38 cases,38.8%)and the pregnancy-specific disorders(36 cases,36.7%).ASA gradeⅢ-Ⅳof parturients(χ2=44.3,P<0.05),gestation period<37 weeks(χ2=23.4,P<0.05),and blood loss>800 ml(χ2=5.5,P<0.05)were related to the higher postoperative intensive care unit(ICU)rate in parturients.ASA gradeⅢ-Ⅳof parturients(t=-2.99,P<0.05),gestation period<37 weeks(t=2.47,P<0.05)were related to the longer hospital stay.ASA gradeⅢ-Ⅳof parturients(t=2.21,P=0.01)and gestation period<37 weeks(t=-3.21,P=0.002)were related to the lower one-minute Apgar score of neonates.Conclusion Pregnancy with internal or surgical diseases is the most common reason for choosing GA for CS.High ASA grade and short gestation period were the related factors of high postoperative ICU ratio for parturients and low one-minute Apgar score for neonates.展开更多
Background: There is a debate about the dose of hyperbaric bupivacine for spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery in obese parturients. While it is concessive that the dose of spinal bupivacine is reduced in pregnant ...Background: There is a debate about the dose of hyperbaric bupivacine for spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery in obese parturients. While it is concessive that the dose of spinal bupivacine is reduced in pregnant compared with non-pregnant parturient due to many factors. But it is still controversial whether local anesthetic should further reduce in obese patients or not. In this perspective, observation study, we tested the influence of BMI on vasopressor requirements and block height. Methods: Three groups of 40 parturients, group A (Body mass index (BMI) 2), group B (BMI 30 - 45 Kg/m2) and group C (BMI > 45 kg/m2) requiring elective cesarean section were recruited all patients received 12.5 mg subarachnoid hyperbaric bupivacine combined with 20 ug fentanyl. Dermatomal levels were assessed after subarachnoid injection using touch sensation at 2 minutes interval for first 10 minutes then every 5 minutes. Vasopressor requirements in the first 45 minutes after subarachnoid injection, and maximum block heights using touch sensation were assessed as primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes were extent of motor block (peak flow rate), technique difficulty (number of attempts), maternal side effects and neonatal outcomes. Results: There was no significant difference in mean blood pressure (MBP) between group A and B but the difference was significant in group C in relation to other two groups, mean number of hypotensive episodes was significantly higher in group C than group A, B with no significant difference in incidence between group A and B (P Conclusion: Sensory testing using touch modality to detect extent of anesthesia, showed at 25 minutes after spinal anesthesia induction, significantly higher level in group C than the other two groups. Vasopressor requirements during the first 45 minutes of spinal anesthesia were not different between group A, B but significantly higher in group C. Time for regression of anesthesia was longer in group C, which may be helpful regarding longer surgical time. Single shots spinal anesthesia of 12.5 mg hyperbaric bupivacine produce clinically equivalent effect in parturients with BMI 2 with no need for dose reduction but caution and dose adjustment recommended in parturients with BMI > 45 Kg/m2.展开更多
Introduction: Study compare spinal anesthesia using hyperbaric bupivacine (0.5% - 0.75%) between fixed dose and height adjusted dose during elective cesarean section. Methods: Hundred parturients who had given their c...Introduction: Study compare spinal anesthesia using hyperbaric bupivacine (0.5% - 0.75%) between fixed dose and height adjusted dose during elective cesarean section. Methods: Hundred parturients who had given their consent and were scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia, were divided into four groups—first group received 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacine fixed dose, the second group received 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacine in a dose adjusted to the height, the third received 0.75% hyperbaric bupivacine fixed dose, the fourth group received 0.75% hyperbaric bupivacine in a dose adjusted to height. The anesthesia onset time, haemodynamic changes, side effects and fetal outcome observed. Results: Spinal block provide excellent surgical anesthesia in all patients. Anesthesia onset time is longer in adjusted than fixed groups, in 0.5% (5 ± 0.816 vs. 3.84 ± 0.746) (P Conclusion: Adjusting dose of hyperbaric bupivacine (0.5% - 0.75%) to patient’s height, decreases the dose of bupivacine in use, it also provide adequate anesthesia for elective cesarean section with decrease the use of vasopressors, the incidence and severity of maternal hypotention also markedly reduced.展开更多
Background and Objective: The effectiveness of ephedrine and/or phenylephrine, in treatment of hypotension secondary to spinal anesthesia for cesarean section and their effects on fetal/neonatal outcome were studied. ...Background and Objective: The effectiveness of ephedrine and/or phenylephrine, in treatment of hypotension secondary to spinal anesthesia for cesarean section and their effects on fetal/neonatal outcome were studied. Methods and Materials: Sixty healthy parturients were randomly assigned to two groups;group E (n = 33) received boluses 5 mg/ml increments ephedrine and group P (n = 27) received a boluses of phnylephrine 100 μg/ml increments for treatment of hypotension after spinal block during cesarean section. Changes in maternal blood pressure and heart rate, and incidence of nausea-vomiting, neonatal Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes of delivery, and umbilical arterial blood gas values were recorded. Results: There were no differences in treatment of hypotension following sympathectomy after spinal block with two drugs. Neonatal outcome was similar in two groups. There were not significant differences in umbilical arterial values in two groups. Conclusion: Ephedrine and phenylephrine are both effective vasopressores for treatment of hypotension associated to spinal block during cesarean section without adverse effects on infants/neonates.展开更多
<b>Background:</b> Management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) during pre- gnancy can be challenging, particularly by identifying a threshold for safe administration of neuraxial/general anesthesia and min...<b>Background:</b> Management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) during pre- gnancy can be challenging, particularly by identifying a threshold for safe administration of neuraxial/general anesthesia and minimizing postpartum hemorrhage. There is controversy over the safety of cesarean section (CS) in ITP patients. In this case report, we discuss general anesthesia management in a patient with ITP with severe thrombocytopenia. <b>Case Presentation:</b> A 28-year-old female with relapsed/refractory ITP and severe thrombocytopenia underwent general anesthesia and emergent cesarean section with successful outcomes and minimal bleeding. Platelet counts before CS were 5000 × 10<sup>9</sup> L, the patient received 1 unit of platelets before the procedure and 1 unit of platelet and tranexamic acid 500 mg was injected slowly during the procedure. No evidence of bleeding and no complications were observed in the patient or newborn. <b>Conclusions:</b> In an emergent circumstance, general anesthesia and cesarean section procedure were performed safely in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia, no hemorrhagic complications were seen for this patient or neonate. <b>Objective of This Manuscript:</b> To share our experience of a safe emergent CS procedure and general anesthesia in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia. Our experience may guide the management of ITP patients in emergent delivery circumstances.展开更多
The use of ＂bath salts＂ or other new psychoactive substances,otherwise known as ＂legal highs＂,is increasing.Illicit drug use during pregnancy is not uncommon.Nevertheless,literature reporting bath salts and their ...The use of ＂bath salts＂ or other new psychoactive substances,otherwise known as ＂legal highs＂,is increasing.Illicit drug use during pregnancy is not uncommon.Nevertheless,literature reporting bath salts and their effect on pregnancy is scant.Besides,there seems to be no literature about bath salts and conduct of general anesthesia.This case report describes a general anesthetic for the surgical delivery of an infant to a woman under the acute influence of bath salts and methamphetamines.展开更多
In this case report, we describe the anesthetic management for a 36-year-old G2P0010 at 36 weeks gestation with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III who underwent an emergent caesarean section due to fetal footling breech...In this case report, we describe the anesthetic management for a 36-year-old G2P0010 at 36 weeks gestation with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III who underwent an emergent caesarean section due to fetal footling breech position. The patient is a wheelchair-bound quadriplegic with kyphoscoliosis and a lack of cough reflex who required nasal continuous noninvasive ventilatory support (CNVS) for chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure. Surgery was done under general anesthesia due to its emergent nature, and the patient was successfully extubated and transitioned to nasal CNVS in the operating room at the end of the case. Postoperative care was provided in the medical intensive care unit for three days without complication and the patient was discharged home uneventfully.展开更多
Background: Epidural anesthesia, as an effective pain relief method, could be viewed as an attempt to encourage vaginal delivery and control cesarean section. Increased demand caused by psychosocial factors such as fe...Background: Epidural anesthesia, as an effective pain relief method, could be viewed as an attempt to encourage vaginal delivery and control cesarean section. Increased demand caused by psychosocial factors such as fear of childbirth and labor pain is supposed to be one predictable drive of high cesarean section rate in present China. Little qualitative information on women’s awareness and perceptions of epidural anesthesia was found, but conscious efforts should be focused on this part to help generate policy-making priority. Methods: This study was carried out under an exploratory descriptive design in Bao’an Maternity and Child Health Hospital. Those interested in participating would be invited to focus group discussion or individual interview according to a semi-structured open-ended guide after collecting the participants’ demographic characteristics. The thematic content analysis approach was used for data analysis. Results: Five major themes were identified: 1. the sources to gain information on epidural anesthesia;2. clinical impact;3. social impact on awareness;4. association between epidural anesthesia and cesarean section;5. attitudes and questions about the current service implementation. Discussions: The interplay between pregnancy knowledge, socio-economic conditions, social support, insurance policy environment, women’s judgment of health care quality influences the ways women acknowledge and utilize epidural anesthesia service. Conclusions: As maternal requested CS due to low pain tolerance emerges gradually, natural labor with epidural anesthesia is a more suitable childbirth option, which is also expected to function in reducing CS rate by service-providers and administrators in the health departments of China besides building up a pain-free labor environment.展开更多
Obstetric anesthesia carries great responsibilities because there are two patients, the mother and the fetus. The purpose of the present study is to compare two doses of Levobupivacaine for spinal anesthesia at electi...Obstetric anesthesia carries great responsibilities because there are two patients, the mother and the fetus. The purpose of the present study is to compare two doses of Levobupivacaine for spinal anesthesia at elective cesarean section, to determine the best dose that can give mother and fetal hemodynamic stability and a fast anesthesia recovery after the surgery. Method: We conducted a prospective randomized comparative study in 56 patients undergoing cesarean section with spinal dose of Levobupivacaine 6 mg (22 patients) and 10 mg (34 patients), both groups combined with 25 μg of fentanyl. The two doses of local anesthetic were compared with regard to sensory and motor blockade, the need for supplementation epidural, the severity of hypotension and other complications. Result: The 6 mg of levobupivacaine group presents no difference in the incidence of hypotension, bradycardia, nauseas or vomiting compared with the 10 mg of levobupivacaine group, but presents higher incidence of supplementary analgesia and lower mother satisfaction. Conclusions: The combination of 6 mg of levobupivacaine with 25 μg of fentanyl on spinal anesthesia can be an option for short time cesarean section, buy doesn’t present a superior profile in side effects over the 10 mg of levobupivacaine with 25 μg of fentanyl combination with worst maternal satisfaction.展开更多
We experienced a case of acute urinary retention after an elective cesarean section. In this case, an epidural catheter was inserted for the postoperative pain relief, and we had to rule out anesthetic complications i...We experienced a case of acute urinary retention after an elective cesarean section. In this case, an epidural catheter was inserted for the postoperative pain relief, and we had to rule out anesthetic complications including epidural hematoma. After careful investigation, sacral herpes zoster was found to be responsible for urinary retention. Early administration of antiviral agent was started and the outcome was good. As various factors may lead to postpartum urinary disorders, we should be careful not to miss serious complications.展开更多
Objective: To study the efficacy of ginger on the Nausea and Vomiting during and after Cesarean Section under Spinal Anesthesia. Study Design: Double blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Department of Obstetric...Objective: To study the efficacy of ginger on the Nausea and Vomiting during and after Cesarean Section under Spinal Anesthesia. Study Design: Double blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ahvaz University, Razi Hospital. Material and Method: From January 2008 to April 2008, 70 pregnant women underwent for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were randomized received coded drug one hour prior section with 30 ml water. The patients were at term, single pregnancy, uterine and abdominal incision transversal, and spinal anesthesia with lidocain 5%. Patients were matched in two groups by these factors: age, height, weight, BMI, cause of cesarean section, gestational age, hypotention during and after cesarean section, duration of operation and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. All patients were assessed for severity of nausea by visual analog nausea score (VANS). Frequency of vomiting and need antiemetic drug were evaluated during and 0/5, 1, 2, 4, 6 hours after cesarean section. Results: The results demonstrated the statistically significant differences in severity of nausea and vomiting during cesarean section (p = 0/000). Severity of nausea (p = 0/000) and vomiting (0/046) after cesarean section also was lower in ginger group than placebo group. There were statistically significant differences between two groups for need antiemetic drug during (0/000) and after (0/003) cesarean section. This need was lower in ginger group than placebo group. Side effects caused by ginger were not detected. Conclusion: Ginger has efficacy in decrease severity of nausea and vomiting during and after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.展开更多
Introduction: Perioperative management of patients with corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be extremely challenging in order to keep the balance between providing optimal medical care and protecting health-car...Introduction: Perioperative management of patients with corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be extremely challenging in order to keep the balance between providing optimal medical care and protecting health-care providers from the risk of infection. Also the respiratory effect of COVID 19 could also alter the course and outcome of surgery. Aim: We aim to report a 30-year-old COVID-19 patient who had emergency cesarean section on account of placenta praevia. Methodology: The cesarean section was done under subarachnoid block while there was no significant event perioperatively while preventive measures were taken to avoid cross infection with the managing team. Results: The patient had a safe anesthesia and surgery. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test was done fourth day after surgery was negative for the mother and child.展开更多
目的分析无痛分娩中转为剖宫产麻醉方法选择的影响因素、术中指标和新生儿结局,为产妇提供安全有效的麻醉管理。方法收集2018年1月至2023年7月我院接受无痛分娩中转为剖宫产的单胎初产妇临床资料,根据麻醉方式分为全身麻醉(GA)组、持续...目的分析无痛分娩中转为剖宫产麻醉方法选择的影响因素、术中指标和新生儿结局,为产妇提供安全有效的麻醉管理。方法收集2018年1月至2023年7月我院接受无痛分娩中转为剖宫产的单胎初产妇临床资料,根据麻醉方式分为全身麻醉(GA)组、持续硬膜外麻醉(CEA)组、腰硬联合麻醉(CSEA)组,分析选择不同麻醉方法的影响因素、术中指标及新生儿结局。结果研究共纳入404例中转剖宫产的产妇,中转原因为胎儿宫内窘迫、头盆不称、产程异常、持续性枕横(后)位及社会因素。根据麻醉方法分为GA组39例、CEA组277例、CSEA组88例。CEA组、CSEA组胎儿宫内窘迫占比低于GA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);CSEA组社会因素占比高于CEA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。CEA组、CSEA组产妇入室至切皮时间长于GA组,且CSEA组长于CEA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);GA组、CEA组产妇术中补液量低于CSEA组,且CEA组低于GA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);GA组、CEA组产妇术中低血压发生率明显低于CSEA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);CEA组与CSEA组比较,CEA组麻醉平面更低、转化GA率及术中镇痛补救率更高、恶心呕吐发生率更低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。新生儿出生后1 min、5 min、10 min Apgar评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论无痛分娩中转剖宫产麻醉方法主要采用CEA,其次为CSEA,GA占比最低,3种麻醉方式均不影响新生儿评分;GA在胎儿宫内窘迫等紧急情况下采用更广泛,CEA与CSEA各具特点。展开更多
目的:探究间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉对剖宫产产妇的影响。方法:选取2021年1月—2022年10月泉州市第一医院收治的100例待剖宫产产妇。根据随机数表法将其分为腰硬联合麻醉组和联合治疗组,各50例。腰硬联合麻醉组给予腰硬联合麻醉,联合治疗...目的:探究间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉对剖宫产产妇的影响。方法:选取2021年1月—2022年10月泉州市第一医院收治的100例待剖宫产产妇。根据随机数表法将其分为腰硬联合麻醉组和联合治疗组,各50例。腰硬联合麻醉组给予腰硬联合麻醉,联合治疗组给予间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉。比较两组麻醉前、术后收缩压(SBP)、舒张压(DBP)、平均动脉压(MAP)、心输出量(CO)、心率(HR)、心脏指数(CI),手术指标,新生儿缺氧情况及不良反应。结果:术后,两组DBP、SBP、MAP下降,但联合治疗组DBP、SBP、MAP均高于腰硬联合麻醉组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后,两组HR、CO、CI均降低,但联合治疗组HR、CO、CI均高于腰硬联合麻醉组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组手术时间、术中失血量、术中液体输注量比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组新生儿1 min和5 min Apgar评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。联合治疗组不良反应发生率低于腰硬联合麻醉组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉对剖宫产产妇进行干预,能较好地维护产妇血压、心率水平,调节产妇血流动力学,对新生儿Apgar评分有较小的影响,效果显著。展开更多
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文摘Objective Neuraxial block is the most common anesthesia method for cesarean section(CS).However,for some urgent and high-risk cesarean delivery,general anesthesia(GA)also plays a very important role.We aimed to find out the reasons of choosing GA for CS in our center and the factors that may be related to the maternal and fetal outcomes.Methods We retrospectively selected parturients who had CS procedures under GA in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 1,2014 to December 31,2016.Clinical data(baseline maternal status,preoperative status,perioperative information,maternal and fetal outcomes)of parturients and neonates were collected and analyzed.We summarized the common reasons for applying general anesthesia,and compared the back-to-ICU ratio and hospital stay time between parturients with different maternal American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)grade,gestational weeks and intraoperative blood loss,as well as the fetal one-minute Apgar score between different maternal ASA grade and gestational weeks.Results There were 98 cases of CS under GA enrolled in the study.Among the maternal and fetal factors,pregnancy with internal or surgical diseases is the most common reason(59 cases,60.2%)for choosing GA,followed by the placenta and fetal membrane abnormalities(38 cases,38.8%)and the pregnancy-specific disorders(36 cases,36.7%).ASA gradeⅢ-Ⅳof parturients(χ2=44.3,P<0.05),gestation period<37 weeks(χ2=23.4,P<0.05),and blood loss>800 ml(χ2=5.5,P<0.05)were related to the higher postoperative intensive care unit(ICU)rate in parturients.ASA gradeⅢ-Ⅳof parturients(t=-2.99,P<0.05),gestation period<37 weeks(t=2.47,P<0.05)were related to the longer hospital stay.ASA gradeⅢ-Ⅳof parturients(t=2.21,P=0.01)and gestation period<37 weeks(t=-3.21,P=0.002)were related to the lower one-minute Apgar score of neonates.Conclusion Pregnancy with internal or surgical diseases is the most common reason for choosing GA for CS.High ASA grade and short gestation period were the related factors of high postoperative ICU ratio for parturients and low one-minute Apgar score for neonates.
文摘Background: There is a debate about the dose of hyperbaric bupivacine for spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery in obese parturients. While it is concessive that the dose of spinal bupivacine is reduced in pregnant compared with non-pregnant parturient due to many factors. But it is still controversial whether local anesthetic should further reduce in obese patients or not. In this perspective, observation study, we tested the influence of BMI on vasopressor requirements and block height. Methods: Three groups of 40 parturients, group A (Body mass index (BMI) 2), group B (BMI 30 - 45 Kg/m2) and group C (BMI > 45 kg/m2) requiring elective cesarean section were recruited all patients received 12.5 mg subarachnoid hyperbaric bupivacine combined with 20 ug fentanyl. Dermatomal levels were assessed after subarachnoid injection using touch sensation at 2 minutes interval for first 10 minutes then every 5 minutes. Vasopressor requirements in the first 45 minutes after subarachnoid injection, and maximum block heights using touch sensation were assessed as primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes were extent of motor block (peak flow rate), technique difficulty (number of attempts), maternal side effects and neonatal outcomes. Results: There was no significant difference in mean blood pressure (MBP) between group A and B but the difference was significant in group C in relation to other two groups, mean number of hypotensive episodes was significantly higher in group C than group A, B with no significant difference in incidence between group A and B (P Conclusion: Sensory testing using touch modality to detect extent of anesthesia, showed at 25 minutes after spinal anesthesia induction, significantly higher level in group C than the other two groups. Vasopressor requirements during the first 45 minutes of spinal anesthesia were not different between group A, B but significantly higher in group C. Time for regression of anesthesia was longer in group C, which may be helpful regarding longer surgical time. Single shots spinal anesthesia of 12.5 mg hyperbaric bupivacine produce clinically equivalent effect in parturients with BMI 2 with no need for dose reduction but caution and dose adjustment recommended in parturients with BMI > 45 Kg/m2.
文摘Introduction: Study compare spinal anesthesia using hyperbaric bupivacine (0.5% - 0.75%) between fixed dose and height adjusted dose during elective cesarean section. Methods: Hundred parturients who had given their consent and were scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia, were divided into four groups—first group received 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacine fixed dose, the second group received 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacine in a dose adjusted to the height, the third received 0.75% hyperbaric bupivacine fixed dose, the fourth group received 0.75% hyperbaric bupivacine in a dose adjusted to height. The anesthesia onset time, haemodynamic changes, side effects and fetal outcome observed. Results: Spinal block provide excellent surgical anesthesia in all patients. Anesthesia onset time is longer in adjusted than fixed groups, in 0.5% (5 ± 0.816 vs. 3.84 ± 0.746) (P Conclusion: Adjusting dose of hyperbaric bupivacine (0.5% - 0.75%) to patient’s height, decreases the dose of bupivacine in use, it also provide adequate anesthesia for elective cesarean section with decrease the use of vasopressors, the incidence and severity of maternal hypotention also markedly reduced.
文摘Background and Objective: The effectiveness of ephedrine and/or phenylephrine, in treatment of hypotension secondary to spinal anesthesia for cesarean section and their effects on fetal/neonatal outcome were studied. Methods and Materials: Sixty healthy parturients were randomly assigned to two groups;group E (n = 33) received boluses 5 mg/ml increments ephedrine and group P (n = 27) received a boluses of phnylephrine 100 μg/ml increments for treatment of hypotension after spinal block during cesarean section. Changes in maternal blood pressure and heart rate, and incidence of nausea-vomiting, neonatal Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes of delivery, and umbilical arterial blood gas values were recorded. Results: There were no differences in treatment of hypotension following sympathectomy after spinal block with two drugs. Neonatal outcome was similar in two groups. There were not significant differences in umbilical arterial values in two groups. Conclusion: Ephedrine and phenylephrine are both effective vasopressores for treatment of hypotension associated to spinal block during cesarean section without adverse effects on infants/neonates.
文摘<b>Background:</b> Management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) during pre- gnancy can be challenging, particularly by identifying a threshold for safe administration of neuraxial/general anesthesia and minimizing postpartum hemorrhage. There is controversy over the safety of cesarean section (CS) in ITP patients. In this case report, we discuss general anesthesia management in a patient with ITP with severe thrombocytopenia. <b>Case Presentation:</b> A 28-year-old female with relapsed/refractory ITP and severe thrombocytopenia underwent general anesthesia and emergent cesarean section with successful outcomes and minimal bleeding. Platelet counts before CS were 5000 × 10<sup>9</sup> L, the patient received 1 unit of platelets before the procedure and 1 unit of platelet and tranexamic acid 500 mg was injected slowly during the procedure. No evidence of bleeding and no complications were observed in the patient or newborn. <b>Conclusions:</b> In an emergent circumstance, general anesthesia and cesarean section procedure were performed safely in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia, no hemorrhagic complications were seen for this patient or neonate. <b>Objective of This Manuscript:</b> To share our experience of a safe emergent CS procedure and general anesthesia in a patient with severe thrombocytopenia. Our experience may guide the management of ITP patients in emergent delivery circumstances.
文摘The use of ＂bath salts＂ or other new psychoactive substances,otherwise known as ＂legal highs＂,is increasing.Illicit drug use during pregnancy is not uncommon.Nevertheless,literature reporting bath salts and their effect on pregnancy is scant.Besides,there seems to be no literature about bath salts and conduct of general anesthesia.This case report describes a general anesthetic for the surgical delivery of an infant to a woman under the acute influence of bath salts and methamphetamines.
文摘In this case report, we describe the anesthetic management for a 36-year-old G2P0010 at 36 weeks gestation with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III who underwent an emergent caesarean section due to fetal footling breech position. The patient is a wheelchair-bound quadriplegic with kyphoscoliosis and a lack of cough reflex who required nasal continuous noninvasive ventilatory support (CNVS) for chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure. Surgery was done under general anesthesia due to its emergent nature, and the patient was successfully extubated and transitioned to nasal CNVS in the operating room at the end of the case. Postoperative care was provided in the medical intensive care unit for three days without complication and the patient was discharged home uneventfully.
文摘Background: Epidural anesthesia, as an effective pain relief method, could be viewed as an attempt to encourage vaginal delivery and control cesarean section. Increased demand caused by psychosocial factors such as fear of childbirth and labor pain is supposed to be one predictable drive of high cesarean section rate in present China. Little qualitative information on women’s awareness and perceptions of epidural anesthesia was found, but conscious efforts should be focused on this part to help generate policy-making priority. Methods: This study was carried out under an exploratory descriptive design in Bao’an Maternity and Child Health Hospital. Those interested in participating would be invited to focus group discussion or individual interview according to a semi-structured open-ended guide after collecting the participants’ demographic characteristics. The thematic content analysis approach was used for data analysis. Results: Five major themes were identified: 1. the sources to gain information on epidural anesthesia;2. clinical impact;3. social impact on awareness;4. association between epidural anesthesia and cesarean section;5. attitudes and questions about the current service implementation. Discussions: The interplay between pregnancy knowledge, socio-economic conditions, social support, insurance policy environment, women’s judgment of health care quality influences the ways women acknowledge and utilize epidural anesthesia service. Conclusions: As maternal requested CS due to low pain tolerance emerges gradually, natural labor with epidural anesthesia is a more suitable childbirth option, which is also expected to function in reducing CS rate by service-providers and administrators in the health departments of China besides building up a pain-free labor environment.
文摘Obstetric anesthesia carries great responsibilities because there are two patients, the mother and the fetus. The purpose of the present study is to compare two doses of Levobupivacaine for spinal anesthesia at elective cesarean section, to determine the best dose that can give mother and fetal hemodynamic stability and a fast anesthesia recovery after the surgery. Method: We conducted a prospective randomized comparative study in 56 patients undergoing cesarean section with spinal dose of Levobupivacaine 6 mg (22 patients) and 10 mg (34 patients), both groups combined with 25 μg of fentanyl. The two doses of local anesthetic were compared with regard to sensory and motor blockade, the need for supplementation epidural, the severity of hypotension and other complications. Result: The 6 mg of levobupivacaine group presents no difference in the incidence of hypotension, bradycardia, nauseas or vomiting compared with the 10 mg of levobupivacaine group, but presents higher incidence of supplementary analgesia and lower mother satisfaction. Conclusions: The combination of 6 mg of levobupivacaine with 25 μg of fentanyl on spinal anesthesia can be an option for short time cesarean section, buy doesn’t present a superior profile in side effects over the 10 mg of levobupivacaine with 25 μg of fentanyl combination with worst maternal satisfaction.
文摘We experienced a case of acute urinary retention after an elective cesarean section. In this case, an epidural catheter was inserted for the postoperative pain relief, and we had to rule out anesthetic complications including epidural hematoma. After careful investigation, sacral herpes zoster was found to be responsible for urinary retention. Early administration of antiviral agent was started and the outcome was good. As various factors may lead to postpartum urinary disorders, we should be careful not to miss serious complications.
文摘Objective: To study the efficacy of ginger on the Nausea and Vomiting during and after Cesarean Section under Spinal Anesthesia. Study Design: Double blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ahvaz University, Razi Hospital. Material and Method: From January 2008 to April 2008, 70 pregnant women underwent for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were randomized received coded drug one hour prior section with 30 ml water. The patients were at term, single pregnancy, uterine and abdominal incision transversal, and spinal anesthesia with lidocain 5%. Patients were matched in two groups by these factors: age, height, weight, BMI, cause of cesarean section, gestational age, hypotention during and after cesarean section, duration of operation and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. All patients were assessed for severity of nausea by visual analog nausea score (VANS). Frequency of vomiting and need antiemetic drug were evaluated during and 0/5, 1, 2, 4, 6 hours after cesarean section. Results: The results demonstrated the statistically significant differences in severity of nausea and vomiting during cesarean section (p = 0/000). Severity of nausea (p = 0/000) and vomiting (0/046) after cesarean section also was lower in ginger group than placebo group. There were statistically significant differences between two groups for need antiemetic drug during (0/000) and after (0/003) cesarean section. This need was lower in ginger group than placebo group. Side effects caused by ginger were not detected. Conclusion: Ginger has efficacy in decrease severity of nausea and vomiting during and after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
文摘Introduction: Perioperative management of patients with corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be extremely challenging in order to keep the balance between providing optimal medical care and protecting health-care providers from the risk of infection. Also the respiratory effect of COVID 19 could also alter the course and outcome of surgery. Aim: We aim to report a 30-year-old COVID-19 patient who had emergency cesarean section on account of placenta praevia. Methodology: The cesarean section was done under subarachnoid block while there was no significant event perioperatively while preventive measures were taken to avoid cross infection with the managing team. Results: The patient had a safe anesthesia and surgery. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test was done fourth day after surgery was negative for the mother and child.
文摘目的分析无痛分娩中转为剖宫产麻醉方法选择的影响因素、术中指标和新生儿结局,为产妇提供安全有效的麻醉管理。方法收集2018年1月至2023年7月我院接受无痛分娩中转为剖宫产的单胎初产妇临床资料,根据麻醉方式分为全身麻醉(GA)组、持续硬膜外麻醉(CEA)组、腰硬联合麻醉(CSEA)组,分析选择不同麻醉方法的影响因素、术中指标及新生儿结局。结果研究共纳入404例中转剖宫产的产妇,中转原因为胎儿宫内窘迫、头盆不称、产程异常、持续性枕横(后)位及社会因素。根据麻醉方法分为GA组39例、CEA组277例、CSEA组88例。CEA组、CSEA组胎儿宫内窘迫占比低于GA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);CSEA组社会因素占比高于CEA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。CEA组、CSEA组产妇入室至切皮时间长于GA组,且CSEA组长于CEA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);GA组、CEA组产妇术中补液量低于CSEA组,且CEA组低于GA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);GA组、CEA组产妇术中低血压发生率明显低于CSEA组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);CEA组与CSEA组比较,CEA组麻醉平面更低、转化GA率及术中镇痛补救率更高、恶心呕吐发生率更低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。新生儿出生后1 min、5 min、10 min Apgar评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论无痛分娩中转剖宫产麻醉方法主要采用CEA,其次为CSEA,GA占比最低,3种麻醉方式均不影响新生儿评分;GA在胎儿宫内窘迫等紧急情况下采用更广泛,CEA与CSEA各具特点。
文摘目的:探究间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉对剖宫产产妇的影响。方法:选取2021年1月—2022年10月泉州市第一医院收治的100例待剖宫产产妇。根据随机数表法将其分为腰硬联合麻醉组和联合治疗组,各50例。腰硬联合麻醉组给予腰硬联合麻醉,联合治疗组给予间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉。比较两组麻醉前、术后收缩压(SBP)、舒张压(DBP)、平均动脉压(MAP)、心输出量(CO)、心率(HR)、心脏指数(CI),手术指标,新生儿缺氧情况及不良反应。结果:术后,两组DBP、SBP、MAP下降,但联合治疗组DBP、SBP、MAP均高于腰硬联合麻醉组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后,两组HR、CO、CI均降低,但联合治疗组HR、CO、CI均高于腰硬联合麻醉组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组手术时间、术中失血量、术中液体输注量比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组新生儿1 min和5 min Apgar评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。联合治疗组不良反应发生率低于腰硬联合麻醉组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:间羟胺联合腰硬联合麻醉对剖宫产产妇进行干预,能较好地维护产妇血压、心率水平,调节产妇血流动力学,对新生儿Apgar评分有较小的影响,效果显著。
