General Anesthesia in Pregnancy

Description

General Anesthesia was one of the primary anesthetic techniques used in obstetrics. As s field of obstetric anesthesia has advanced, the use of general anesthesia has been largely replaced by neuraxial techniques. Major advances in obstetric anesthesia have resulted in improved maternal outcomes. Regional anesthesia, with its high safety profile, is the most common method of providing anesthesia to the parturient. However, in a small percentage of women, GA is the only option. Therefore, it is essential to take into account the physiological changes of pregnancy and administer a safe GA that minimizes risks, such as failed intubation, aspiration and awareness. This video explains in detail about maternal safety is priority, anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy, how prepared and skilled for administering general anesthesia to a pregnant woman.