Anaesthesia management and perioperative infection control measures for COVID-19 pregnant patients undergoing caesarean section: A case series

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Published Mar 14, 2021
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Vol. 2 No. 02 (2021): International Journal of Medical Sciences and Academic Research

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Mohammad Yasir
Anwar Huda
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Abstract

ABSTRACT:


Objective


The objective of this case series is to describe the perioperative management of COVID positive pregnant patients undergoing Caesarean section.


Place and duration of study


Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between 1st March 2020 to 30th October 2020.


Methodology


This was a case series of 8 cases of covid positive pregnant patients who underwent caesarean section. We collected all information of the patients via our online patient database.


Results


Strict infection control measures were taken in order to minimise the risk to healthcare providers. Spinal anaesthesia was used in all cases without any problem.


Conclusion


Spinal anaesthesia can be safely used in covid positive pregnant patients undergoing caesarean section.


 


 

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Yasir, M., & Huda, A. (2021). Anaesthesia management and perioperative infection control measures for COVID-19 pregnant patients undergoing caesarean section: A case series. International Journal of Medical Sciences and Academic Research, 2(02), 1-3. Retrieved from http://scientificpublications.in/index.php/ijmsar/article/view/17