Management of anaesthesia for elective, low-risk (Category 4) caesarean section

Komal Anil Gandhi, Kajal JainIndian Journal of Anaesthesia 2018 62(9):667-674 An increasing number of caesarean sections are being performed for both elective as well as emergency cases. Category 4 caesarean section refers to a planned elective surgery after 39 weeks of gestation at a time suitable to the mother and the maternity team. For a safe conduct of anaesthesia, the updated obstetric anaesthesia guidelines recommend administration of neuraxial anaesthesia, whenever feasible. The management should include adequate postoperative pain relief, early ambulation, and thromboprophylaxis to ensure early recovery. This review will discuss the anaesthetic management including regional anaesthesia, general anaesthesia, and postoperative analgesia for elective, low-risk (Category 4) caesarean section.
Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research