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[Spinal opioid anesthesia for cesarean section].
Akusherstvo I Ginekologiia
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Spinal opioid anesthesia using Pethidine is a viable option for cesarean sections. Newborns exhibit excellent clinical status and stable blood gas levels post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Obstetrics
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Spinal opioid anesthesia emerged in 1982 for surgical applications.
- Pethidine, an opioid analgesic, has been explored for anesthetic purposes.
Purpose:
- To evaluate Pethidine as a sole anesthetic agent for cesarean sections.
- To assess the effects of Pethidine spinal anesthesia on newborns.
Summary:
- Fifty women undergoing elective cesarean sections received Pethidine spinal anesthesia.
- Key parameters monitored included anesthesia onset, sensory/motor block levels, duration, side effects, and neonatal outcomes (Apgar score, acid-base balance, blood gases).
- Results indicated successful anesthesia and favorable neonatal clinical and physiological states.
Impact:
- Suggests Pethidine spinal anesthesia is a safe and effective option for cesarean delivery.
- Demonstrates positive neonatal outcomes, including good clinical condition and stable blood gas parameters.