Key result
UK maternity units report a ~51% general anaesthetic rate for category-1 caesarean sections.
Why the study?
There was a need to describe anaesthetic and peri-operative management practices for category-1 caesarean section across UK maternity units and assess compliance with NICE guidelines.
Cross-Sectional (n=171)
Yes
A UK national survey reveals significant variation in anaesthetic management for category-1 caesarean sections and low compliance with NICE decision-delivery interval guidelines.
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Marked variation in general anaesthesia rates for category-1 caesarean sections persists; supports targeted guideline implementation and further standardization efforts.
Kinsella et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Category-1 caesarean section (n=171). Anaesthetic and peri-operative management practices was evaluated on General anaesthetic rate for category-1 caesarean section. A national survey of UK maternity units found a median general anaesthetic rate of 51% for category-1 caesarean sections, with only 42% complying with the recommended decision-delivery interval.
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