Womens Health, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Obstetrical Analgesia and Anaesthesia

Obstetrical anaesthesia presents unique challenges. Labour begins without warning, and anaesthesia may be required within minutes of a full meal. Vomiting with aspiration of gastric contents is a constant threat. The usual physiological adaptations of pregnancy require special consideration, especially with disorders such as preeclampsia, placental abruption, or sepsis syndrome.