A Review of the Impact of Obstetric Anesthesia on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes. (July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, Grace; Facco, Francesca L.; Nathan, Naveen; Waters, Jonathan H.; Wong, Cynthia A.; Eltzschig, Holger K.
• Is Part Of: Anesthesiology. Volume 129:Number 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-07
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthetics -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000002182
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-3022

Abstract

Abstract : Obstetric anesthesia has evolved over the course of its history to encompass comprehensive aspects of maternal care, ranging from cesarean delivery anesthesia and labor analgesia to maternal resuscitation and patient safety. Anesthesiologists are concerned with maternal and neonatal outcomes, and with preventing and managing complications that may present during childbirth. The current review will focus on recent advances in obstetric anesthesia, including labor anesthesia and analgesia, cesarean delivery anesthesia and analgesia, the effects of maternal anesthesia on breastfeeding and fever, and maternal safety. The impact of these advances on maternal and neonatal outcomes is discussed. Past and future progress in this field will continue to have significant implications on the health of women and children. Abstract : Modern obstetric anesthesia care emphasizes multidisciplinary, evidence-based practice. Basic, translational, and clinical scientific research propels further evolution. This review article highlights recent advances in obstetric anesthesia and their impact on maternal-fetal-neonatal outcomes.