Utilization of epidural volume extension technique for external cephalic version. Issue 3 (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hussey, Hanna; Damron, James; Powell, Mark F.; Tubinis, Michelle
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 34:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 422
• Page End: 423
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: Epidural volume extension -- external cephalic version -- obstetric anesthesia -- regional anesthesia; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1878870
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: External cephalic version (ECV) has been successfully utilized to reduce breech presentations at term and offers an alternative to elective cesarean delivery. Unfortunately, there is not a consensus on which type of regional anesthesia conveys the highest chances for a successful ECV. This case report describes the use of the epidural volume extension technique to provide surgical anesthesia for ECV with a reduced dose of local anesthetic, with the goals of minimizing motor block and hypotension in the setting of an outpatient procedure.