Hypertension in Pregnancy (Oct 2022)

Effect of regional vs general anesthesia on vital functions after cesarean section: a single center experience

  • Danka Mostic Stanisic,
  • Nevena Kalezic,
  • Nina Rajovic,
  • Tatjana Ilic Mostic,
  • Jelena Cumic,
  • Tamara Stanisavljevic,
  • Aleksandra Beleslin,
  • Jelena Stulic,
  • Ivana Rudic,
  • Nevena Divac,
  • Natasa Milic,
  • Radan Stojanovic

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/10641955.2022.2124417
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 41, no. 3-4
pp. 198 – 203

Abstract

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Background The aim was to determine the effect of regional anesthesia (RA) on postoperative vital functions in contrast to general endotracheal anesthesia (GEA) after the cesarean section. Methods Prospective cohort study included consecutive term pregnant women delivered by cesarean section (GEA, n = 284; RA, n = 249). Results Higher levels of blood pressure and heart rate, as well as lower levels of pulse oximetry were found for GEA in contrast to RA (p < 0.001). The application of RA presented less side-effects (p < 0.05). Conclusions RA for cesarean section should be preferred when balancing the risks and benefits for the mother and fetus.

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