Chapter 4. Regional Analgesia and Anaesthesia

  1. Robin Russell Consultant Anaesthetist and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
  1. Michael Paech

Published Online: 30 JAN 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9780470760222.ch4

Book Title

Anaesthesia for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Anaesthesia for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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How to Cite

Paech, M. (2008) Regional Analgesia and Anaesthesia, in Anaesthesia for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ed R. Russell), BMJ Publishing Group, Tavistock Square, London, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470760222.ch4

Editor Information

  1. Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 30 JAN 2008
  2. Published Print: 1 JAN 2002

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780727912763

Online ISBN: 9780470760222

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Keywords:

  • caesarean section;
  • central neuraxis block;
  • regional anaesthesia;
  • surgery during pregnancy;
  • labour analgesia

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Indications for Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia

  • Contraindications to Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia

  • Effects of Regional Analgesia and Anaesthesia on the Baby

  • Effects of Regional Analgesia and Anaesthesia on Labour and Delivery

  • Consent

  • Regional Analgesia for Pain Relief During Labour and Delivery

  • Regional Anaesthesia for Instrumental Delivery

  • Regional Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Section

  • Regional Anaesthesia for Emergency Caesarean Section

  • Regional Anaesthesia for Retained Placenta

  • Postoperative Analgesia After Regional Anaesthesia

  • Immediate Complications of Local Anaesthetic

  • Immediate Complications of Opioids

  • Urinary Retention and Bladder Dysfunction

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