Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anesthesia for pregnancy-induced hypertension

A S Wheeler, B A Harris

    Clinics in Perinatology
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Severe pregnancy-induced hypertension poses critical risks for mothers and fetuses. Continuous epidural block, with early anesthesia consultation and medical control, offers the best anesthetic approach for delivery.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Influence of Fever on a Case of Traumatic Tetanus.

    The Journal of comparative medicine and veterinary archives·2022
    Same author

    1. Yellow Hogs. 2, Verminous Jaundice.

    The Journal of comparative medicine and veterinary archives·2022
    Same author

    The hemodynamics of oxytocin and other vasoactive agents during neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean delivery: findings in six cases.

    International journal of obstetric anesthesia·2008
    Same author

    Acute normovolemic hemodilution, intraoperative cell salvage and PulseCO hemodynamic monitoring in a Jehovah's Witness with placenta percreta.

    International journal of obstetric anesthesia·2008
    Same author

    Forced convective head cooling device reduces human cross-sectional brain temperature measured by magnetic resonance: a non-randomized healthy volunteer pilot study.

    British journal of anaesthesia·2008
    Same author

    Enhanced upper respiratory tract airflow and head fanning reduce brain temperature in brain-injured, mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized, crossover, factorial trial.

    British journal of anaesthesia·2006

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Anesthesiology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

    Background:

    • Severe pregnancy-induced hypertension presents significant risks, often leading to critical maternal illness and fetal compromise.
    • Existing anesthetic methods are not ideal for patients with severe hypertension, hypovolemia, and organ failure.
    • Optimal outcomes necessitate comprehensive preanesthetic evaluation and robust medical management of underlying pathophysiology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review anesthetic considerations for parturients with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension.
    • To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary communication and preparation in managing these high-risk patients.
    • To identify the preferred anesthetic technique for labor and delivery in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of anesthetic management strategies for severe preeclampsia.
    • Emphasis on preanesthetic evaluation, medical optimization, and continuous monitoring.
    • Discussion of the role of regional anesthesia, specifically continuous epidural block.

    Main Results:

    • No single anesthetic technique is universally ideal for severe pregnancy-induced hypertension.
    • Early anesthesia consultation and effective communication are crucial for patient safety.
    • Judiciously administered continuous epidural block is recommended for labor, vaginal delivery, or cesarean section in medically controlled patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive preanesthetic assessment and optimization of maternal physiology are paramount.
    • Continuous epidural block represents a superior anesthetic option for delivery in patients with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension under good medical control.
    • Effective collaboration among the perinatal team enhances safety and improves outcomes for critically ill parturients.

    Related Experiment Videos