Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Dec 2008
ReviewMedico-legal issues in obstetric anesthesia: what does an obstetrician need to know?
Obstetric anesthesia has become a recognized subspecialty of anesthesiology and an integral part of practice of most anesthesiologists. Perhaps no other subspecialty of anesthesiology provides more personal gratification and clinical challenges than the practice of obstetric anesthesia. However, in addition to clinical challenges obstetric anesthesia is laden with medico-legal liability. ⋯ Good perioperative evaluation of all patients, detailed review of patient's medical records, and constant vigilance can decrease the incidence of complications and subsequently medico-legal issues.