Notes in OG3.9 Anaesthesia in Obstetrics

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Published	10/04/2024	Oxygen consumption {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	CO2 production {{c1::↑::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Horizontal diameter of the thorax {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Vertical diameter of the thorax {{c1::↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Airway conductance {{c1::↑::↑/⟷/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Flow volume loops are {{c1::unchanged::obstructive/restrictive/unchanged}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Tidal volume {{c1::↑::↑/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	FRC {{c1::↓::↑/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Inspiratory capacity {{c1::↑::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Expiratory reserve volume {{c1::↓::↑/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Vital capacity {{c1::⟷::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Total lung capacity {{c1::↓::↑/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Minute ventilation {{c1::↑::↑/⟷/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Respiratory rate {{c1::⟷::↑/⟷/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Role of progesterone in respiration in pregnant women → {{c1::direct respiratory stimulant}}
Published	10/04/2024	How does progesterone ↑ respiratory rate → {{c1::↑ sensitivity to CO2}}
Published	10/04/2024	Progesterone plus ↑ CO2 production → {{c1::↑ ventillation}} and {{c1::hypocapnea}}
Published	10/04/2024	In labour, minute ventilation {{c1::↑::↑/⟷/↓}}
Published	10/04/2024	In labour, PaCO2 can fall as low as {{c1::10}}
Published	10/04/2024	Effects of epidural analgesia  on MV, PaCO2 and O2 consumption during the first stage of labour → {{c1::normalized}}
Published	10/04/2024	How long do metabolic and respiratory changes take to normalise in the puerperium?{{c1::6 - 8 weeks}}
Published	10/04/2024	Mean alveolar concentration {{c1::↓::↑/⟷/↓}} in labour
Published	10/04/2024	IV anaesthetic agents have a {{c1::↑}} half-life due in labour
Published	10/04/2024	↑ {{c1::Vd (volume of distribution)}} is the reason for the ↑ half life in labour
Published	10/04/2024	Apex beat shifts {{c1::up and to the left}}  in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Cause of early-mid systolic murmur at left sternal edge in pregnancy → {{c1::cardiac enlargement causing tricuspid regurgitation}}
Published	10/04/2024	Cardiac output {{c1::↑↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Stroke volume {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Heart rate {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	LVEDV {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	left ventricular ESV (LVESV) {{c1::⟷::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	EF {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Left ventricular stroke work index {{c1::⟷::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	PCWP {{c1::⟷::↑/⟷/↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Pulmonary artery diastolic pressure {{c1::⟷::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	CVP {{c1::⟷::↑/↓/⟷}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	SVR {{c1::↓}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	↓ in SVR is offset at term by {{c1::aortic compression}}
Published	10/04/2024	Cause of relative hypervolaemia post-delivery → {{c1::autotransfusion}} and {{c1::elimination of intervillous capacitance}}
Published	10/04/2024	Cardiac output returns to prepregnancy values at {{c1::24}} weeks post-partum
Published	10/04/2024	Pregnant women should be kept in {{c1::left lateral position::position}}
Published	10/04/2024	Mean weight increase during pregnancy → {{c1::12 kg}}
Published	10/04/2024	Sensitivity to local anaesthetics {{c1::↑}} in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Opioid options for labour analgesia:- {{c1::IM pethidine}}- {{c1::Morphine PCA}}- {{c1::Fentanyl PCA}}
Published	10/04/2024	Best method for labour analgesia → {{c1::epidural analgesia}}
Published	10/04/2024	Most c-sections are conducted with {{c1::neuraxial blocks::anaesthesia method}}
Published	10/04/2024	Drug combinations for regional anaesthesia → {{c1::local anasthetic}}, {{c1::Morphine}}, {{c1::fentanyl}}
Published	10/04/2024	Always use {{c1::rapid sequence induction::method}} intubation in pregnancy
Published	10/04/2024	Inhalation anasthetic agents {{c1::↓::↑/⟷/↓}} uterine tone
Published	10/04/2024	Single greatest risk to the fetus from anaesthesia is from {{c1::asphyxia}}
Published	10/04/2024	The major concern with laparoscopy during pregnancy is {{c1::effects of pneumoperitoneum}} on the fetus
Published	10/04/2024	Surgery during pregnancy should occur during the {{c1::2nd}} trimester
Published	10/04/2024	Indications for GAneed for {{c1::immediate delivery}}{{c1::maternal choice}}{{c1::coagulopathy/sepsis}}conversion from regional anesthesia (unable to …
Published	10/04/2024	pain relief options for labornon-pharmacological: {{c1::breathing, massage, hypnobirthing, birthing pool, aromatherapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, TENS::8…
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