Antenatal anaesthetic assessment of high risk obstetric patients

Publication date: Available online 14 June 2019Source: Anaesthesia & Intensive Care MedicineAuthor(s): Nosakhare A. Uwubamwen, Dipali VermaAbstractEarly identification and anaesthetic assessment of high-risk patients in pregnancy is important and best delivered through a formal assessment clinic. It provides the opportunity to provide information, agree management plans, and carry out necessary investigations and referrals to other specialists prior to labour and delivery. Clear referral criteria and lines of communication are necessary for an effective service.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research