Key result
Regional anaesthesia was preferred for caesarean section by 82.1% of surveyed Turkish obstetricians for themselves and their relatives, and by 80% for their patients.
Why the study?
What is the preferred anaesthetic method for caesarean section among Turkish obstetricians?
Population
195 Turkish obstetricians
Comparison
Regional anaesthesia for caesarean section vs General anaesthesia for caesarean section
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Turkish obstetricians' regional anaesthesia preference may guide local protocols; leaves open confirmation in prospective outcome studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=195)
What is the preferred anaesthetic method for caesarean section among Turkish obstetricians?
Absolute Event Rate: 82.1% vs 17.9%
A large majority of Turkish obstetricians consider regional anaesthesia safe and prefer it over general anaesthesia for caesarean sections for both themselves and their patients.
Dağlı et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Caesarean section anaesthesia preference (n=195). Regional anaesthesia vs. General anaesthesia was evaluated on Preference for regional anaesthesia for themselves and their primary relatives. Regional anaesthesia was preferred for caesarean section by 82.1% of surveyed Turkish obstetricians for themselves and their relatives, and by 80% for their patients.
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