Carolina P Bernardes
Brazil
Review Article
Anesthesia for Non-Obstetrical Surgery during Pregnancy
Author(s): Beatriz LS Mandim, Roberto A Ruzi, Carolina P Bernardes and Renata R TeixeiraBeatriz LS Mandim, Roberto A Ruzi, Carolina P Bernardes and Renata R Teixeira
The number of surgical procedures in gravid women unrelated to pregnancy itself has been increased over years. In such cases, one must keep in mind the responsibility for two patients, the optimization and maintenance of maternal homeostasis, avoiding alterations on uteroplacental perfusion that can bring harm to the fetus. This review focus on safety to performing these procedures during pregnancy, considering the advances in the prevention and treatment of obstetric and fetal morbidity related to anesthesia. Background and Objectives: Despite research advances, there is still much controversy in the anesthetic management of obstetric patients. Several studies have demonstrated the safety of anesthesia in this group of patients. In this review an analysis of anesthetics used in clinical practice is proposed as well as the technique to be chosen and its effects on the mother and fetus in.. View More»
