Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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This scoping review aimed to summarize the current literature on postpartum psychiatric disorders (e.g., postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder) and the possible relationship of these disorders to the use of pharmacologic labour analgesia (e.g., epidural analgesia, nitrous oxide, parenteral opioids) to identify knowledge gaps that may aid in the planning of future research. ⋯ Future studies should correlate screen-positive findings with clinical diagnosis; consider adjusting the timing of screening to include the antepartum period, early postpartum, and late postpartum periods; and consider the degree of labour pain relief and the specific pharmacologic labour analgesia used when evaluating postpartum psychiatric disorders.
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Multicenter Study
Donation after circulatory determination of death in western Canada: a multicentre study of donor characteristics and critical care practices.
Donation after circulatory determination of death (DCD) has been performed in Canada since 2006. Numerous aspects of donor management remain controversial. ⋯ There is significant variability in critical care DCD practices in western Canada, but this has not resulted in significant differences in recipient or graft survival. Further research is required to guide optimal management of potential DCD donors.