The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
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At the time of cesarean section, the mother may suffer respiratory depression, hypotension, increased gastric acidity, and increased predisposition to regurgitation, and the newborn may suffer anesthetic-induced respiratory depression. Preanesthetic metaclopramide, cimetidine, and anticholinergic agent are recommended. ⋯ Neuroleptanalgesic and low-dose general anesthetic, with local anesthetic line-blocks, are preferred techniques. Supportive care of the newborn is mandatory.