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Effect of regional vs general anesthesia on vital functions after cesarean section: a single center experience
Danka Mostic Stanisic1,2, Nevena Kalezic3,4, Nina Rajovic5
1Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinical Center "Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje", Belgrade, Serbia.
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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