학술논문
Effect of regional vs general anesthesia on vital functions after cesarean section: a single center experience.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*CESAREAN section
*GENERAL anesthesia
*CONDUCTION anesthesia
*PULSE oximetry
*HYPERTENSION
*HEART beat
*PREGNANT women
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ISSN
1064-1955
Abstract
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. Prospective cohort study included consecutive term pregnant women delivered by cesarean section (GEA, n = 284; RA, n = 249). 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). RA for cesarean section should be preferred when balancing the risks and benefits for the mother and fetus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]