What We Know About Anesthesia During Caesarean Section in COVID-19 Patients

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), sometimes referred to as an invisible killer, has changed all of our lives, including the daily practices of medical personnel and the approach to anesthesia. We must wear protective equipment and special suits, aprons, and 2 or 3 pairs of gloves. Our faces are obscured by masks and goggles and shields. We move with difficulty and have limited vision. Communication with patients is limited; they cannot see our facial expressions of smiles or concern. They only hear our voice, which may also be muffled. We look more like robots than someone demonstrating assistance, love, or compassion. We are strangers to our infected patients. When thinking about the type of anesthesia for pregnant patients who have the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus2019 (COVID-19), 3 factors taken into consideration ranked according to importance are the safest method for healthcare providers, ease of application, and difficulties associated with movement and vision. The patient's wishes are secondary. Have priorities changed?

Keywords

• caesarean section
• covid-19; obstetric anesthesia; pregnancy.