A Survey of Perioperative and Postoperative Anesthetic Practices for Cesarean Delivery
Joint Authors
Aiono-Le Tagaloa, Leinani
Carvalho, Brendan
Butwick, Alexander J.
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this survey was to review cesarean delivery anesthetic practices.
An online survey was sent to members of the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP).
The mode of anesthesia, preferred neuraxial local anesthetic and opioid agents, postoperative analgesic regimens, and monitoring modalities were assessed.
384 responses from 1,081 online survey requests were received (response rate = 36%).
Spinal anesthesia is most commonly used for elective cesarean delivery (85% respondents), with 90% of these respondents preferring hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.75%.
79% used intrathecal fentanyl and 77% used morphine (median [range] dose 200 mcg [50–400]).
91% use respiratory rate, 61% use sedation scores, and 30% use pulse oximetry to monitor for postoperative respiratory depression after administration of neuraxial opioids.
Postoperative analgesic regimens include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, acetaminophen, oxycodone, and hydrocodone by 81%, 45%, 25%, and 27% respondents respectively.
The majority of respondents use spinal anesthesia and neuraxial opioids for cesarean delivery anesthesia.
There is marked variability in practices for monitoring respiratory depression postdelivery and for providing postoperative analgesia.
These results may not be indicative of overall practice in the United States due to the select group of anesthesiologists surveyed and the low response rate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aiono-Le Tagaloa, Leinani& Butwick, Alexander J.& Carvalho, Brendan. 2010. A Survey of Perioperative and Postoperative Anesthetic Practices for Cesarean Delivery. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477430
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aiono-Le Tagaloa, Leinani…[et al.]. A Survey of Perioperative and Postoperative Anesthetic Practices for Cesarean Delivery. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477430
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aiono-Le Tagaloa, Leinani& Butwick, Alexander J.& Carvalho, Brendan. A Survey of Perioperative and Postoperative Anesthetic Practices for Cesarean Delivery. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477430
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477430