Key result
Spinal anesthesia during cesarean section is linked to higher one-minute neonatal Apgar scores versus general anesthesia.
Why the study?
Does spinal anesthesia improve neonatal Apgar scores and cord blood pH compared to general anesthesia in mothers undergoing cesarean section?
Population
324 mothers undergoing cesarean section
Comparison
Spinal anesthesia vs General anesthesia
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 minutes post-delivery
Authors
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May support spinal preference in cesareans for neonatal Apgar; leaves open randomized confirmation including cord blood pH.
Cohort (n=324)
Does spinal anesthesia improve neonatal Apgar scores and cord blood pH compared to general anesthesia in mothers undergoing cesarean section?
p-value: p=0.01
Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section is associated with better one-minute neonatal Apgar scores compared to general anesthesia, supporting its use despite concerns of maternal hypotension.
Rasouli et al. (2014) conducted a cohort in Cesarean section (n=324). Spinal anesthesia vs. General anesthesia was evaluated on One minute Apgar score (p=0.01). Spinal anesthesia during cesarean section was associated with significantly higher one-minute neonatal Apgar scores compared to general anesthesia (P=0.01).
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