Why the study?
Current descriptions of general anaesthesia characteristics for obstetric surgery were lacking, despite recent changes to patient baseline characteristics and airway management guidelines.
Population
3117 obstetric surgery procedures under general anaesthesia across 72 hospitals
Comparison
Obstetric general anaesthesia practice vs earlier surveys and best-practice recommendations
Design
Prospective, multicentre observational study
Authors
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High difficult intubation rates in obstetric GA warrant heightened preparedness; observational data leaves open optimal induction and device strategies.
This study describes current general anaesthesia practices for obstetric surgery in England, highlighting a high risk of difficult intubation and the rare use of videolaryngoscopy.
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