Combatting myths and misinformation about obstetric anesthesia

Myths and misinformation about obstetric anesthesia have long plagued our subspecialty. Flawed or misleading research can contribute towards these myths and misinformation. As an example, we review a recently published study that reported an association between general anesthesia for cesarean delivery and autism. We discuss why this study ’s findings were misleading, the responsibilities of non-anesthesia journal editors who accept such manuscripts, and the role of the media in publicizing findings from these studies.
Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research