Key result
Abstract lacks quantitative data linking obstetric anesthesiologist specialization to general anesthesia use for cesarean delivery.
Why the study?
There are limited data on how obstetric anesthesiologist specialization influences anesthesia choice and outcomes for cesarean delivery.
Does care by obstetric-specialized anesthesiologists reduce the use of general anesthesia in women undergoing cesarean delivery?
Population
Women undergoing cesarean delivery
Comparison
Care by obstetric-specialized anesthesiologists vs care by generalist anesthesiologists
Design
Observational study
Authors
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Care by obstetric anesthesiologists was associated with lower general anesthesia use for cesarean delivery; leaves open whether 24/7 specialist staffing improves outcomes.
Observational
Does care by obstetric-specialized anesthesiologists reduce the use of general anesthesia in women undergoing cesarean delivery?
Cobb et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Cesarean delivery. Obstetric-specialized anesthesiologist care vs. Generalist anesthesiologist care was evaluated on Use of general anesthesia.
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