International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Aug 2022
ReviewThe role of total intravenous anaesthesia for caesarean delivery.
Obstetric general anaesthesia technique usually involves intravenous induction and maintenance with volatile agents. Total intravenous anaesthesia has gained in popularity in non-obstetric practice because of environmental concerns associated with volatile inhalational anaesthetics and evidence of a superior recovery profile. ⋯ However, there are practical barriers to utilising total intravenous anaesthesia in obstetric anaesthesia. We discuss the evidence and potential role of total intravenous anaesthesia for caesarean delivery.