Airway and obstetric anesthesia: a review

  • Fauzia A. Khan Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi (Pakistan)
Keywords: Airway, Airway Management, Acid aspiration syndrome, Intubation, Pre-eclampsia

Abstract

This review highlights the physiological changes in the airway, associated with pregnancy and delivery of the baby, in the parturients. The strategies to address anticipated and unanticipated difficult airway management have been discussed. The need to have comprehensive guidelines and/or algorithms is stressed. The review covers the updates from the recent research studies.

Published
01-28-2019
How to Cite
Khan, F. A. (2019). Airway and obstetric anesthesia: a review. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 397-404. Retrieved from https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/391
Issue
Vol.18 No.4(2014): October-December
Section
Special Articles