Epidural extension failure in obese women is comparable to that of non ‐obese women

ConclusionThe failure rate of epidural extension did not differ significantly between the groups. Further research is needed to determine the influence of body mass index > 50 kg/m2 on epidural extension for cesarean section.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - February 5, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: V. A. Eley, A. Chin, I. Tham, J. Poh, P. Aujla, E. Glasgow, H. Brown, K. Steele, L. Webb, A. Zundert Tags: Original Article Source Type: research