International journal of obstetric anesthesia
-
Int J Obstet Anesth · Oct 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomised trial comparing 5 mL/kg and 10 mL/kg of pentastarch as a volume preload before spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean section.
Colloid solutions are more effective at preventing hypotension than crystalloids when used as a volume preload before caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia. The ideal volume to infuse has not been established. ⋯ Pentastarch, 10 mL/kg is more effective than 5 mL/kg at preventing hypotension following spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery.
-
Int J Obstet Anesth · Oct 2006
Case ReportsA case of sciatic neuropathy after caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.
We present a rare case in which a healthy parturient developed a left sciatic neuropathy after spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. Intraoperatively, a wedge was placed under her right buttock to tilt the pelvis and uterus to the left, to minimise aortocaval compression. Postoperatively, she complained of being unable to move her left foot. ⋯ Seven weeks after surgery the patient had made a full recovery. We conclude that the prolonged lateral tilt position might cause compression neuropathy of the sciatic nerve. After childbirth, re-positioning the patient supine or shortening the time of lateral tilt may reduce the risk of sciatic nerve injury.
-
Int J Obstet Anesth · Oct 2006
Case ReportsAnaesthetic management of labour and caesarean delivery of a patient with hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis.
We describe a parturient with hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis who presented for induction of labour and subsequently, caesarean section. Epidural analgesia and anaesthesia were used successfully in a multidisciplinary plan aimed at avoiding a peripartum attack and providing safe delivery. Management of this rare condition is discussed along with a review of the available literature.