• Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol · Jun 2010

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    The preoperative assessment of obstetric patients.

    • Anelia Hinova and Roshan Fernando.
    • Department of Anaesthesia, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
    • Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2010 Jun 1; 24 (3): 261-76.

    AbstractThe importance of early identification and management of the high-risk obstetric patient is emphasised in the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) report. High-risk patients who need anaesthetic input include those with airway problems, cardiorespiratory disease and rare genetic conditions, such as malignant hyperthermia and suxamethonium apnoea. Anaesthetic options for labour analgesia as well as anaesthesia for operative delivery will need to be discussed in detail with the patient if a delivery management plan is to be constructed. Input from other medical teams, such as cardiologists or haematologists, are often needed. Ultimately, these measures should reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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