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OBJECTIVE
To describe the anaesthetic management and report the incidence of PDPH in three parturients who had experienced accidental dural puncture during labour and the subsequent deliberate intrathecal insertion of an epidural catheter.
METHODS
Inadvertent dural puncture with a 16-gauge Tuohy
BACKGROUND
Rapid and transient uterine relaxation is sometimes required for fetal distress or difficult delivery due to uterine hyperactivity during cesarean section. For its rapid onset and short duration, intravenous nitroglycerin (NTG) is commonly used for this purpose. But its suitable dose is
OBJECTIVE
This case report describes the use of a Laryngeal Mask Airway in a morbidly obese parturient with the H.E.L.L.P. syndrome. An urgent Caesarean section was required because of vaginal bleeding and fetal distress.
METHODS
The patient was a 32 year old G3, T1, P1, L1 who presented with
BACKGROUND
Intrapartum epidural analgesia has become increasingly popular because it is the most effective method of providing pain relief during labor. Much attention is given to its safety and efficacy, and many health care providers and consumers are unaware of its potential drawbacks. This
OBJECTIVE
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy remain a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Blood pressure control is essential for maternal and neonatal outcome. Therefore, we analyzed the potency and side effects of two treatment options (nicardipine compared to labetalol) in order to
The goal of this prospective work is to study the per- and post-operative complications of spinal anaesthesia for cesarean and to evaluate their management. We included in the study all parturients undergoing cesarean section to the maternity of hospital Aristide Le Dantec since December 1998 to
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) are two rare diseases which may present with similar symptoms and signs. We report a case with coexisting PRES and CVST in a preeclamptic woman. A 24-year-old woman, G2 P1, at 33 wk and 5 d of pregnancy
A woman was admitted to hospital in the 39th week of gestation due to syncope, followed by nausea and headache. The patient's history revealed a 10-hour, unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), secondary to burning charcoal for indoor heating. Because of monitored fetal distress, a cesarean
The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has spread rapidly across the globe. In contrast to initial reports, recent studies suggest that children are just as likely as adults to become infected with the virus but have fewer symptoms and less severe disease. In
OBJECTIVE
The use of spinal catheters for extended periods after accidental dural puncture (ADP) and administration of intrathecal saline via spinal catheters have been advocated to decrease the incidence of postdural puncture headache and the subsequent need for epidural blood patch (EBP), with
Dengue fever is prevalent in the world; in recent years, several outbreaks occurred in West Africa. It affects pregnant women. We aimed to assess the consequences of dengue fever on pregnant women and their fetuses during dengue epidemic in Burkina Faso.We Background: Since December 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a major health problem that is spreading all over the world. Several viral infections such as SARS, MERS, and influenza have been associated with adverse
OBJECTIVE
This report presents 2008 data on receipt of epidural and spinal anesthesia as collected on the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth. The purpose of this report is to describe the characteristics of women giving birth and the circumstances of births in which epidural or spinal