Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 26
ANALGESIA AND ANESTHESIA IN OBSTETRICS
RATIONALE
The importance of analgesia and anesthesia during pregnancy and labor is unquestioned. A considerable number of maternal morbidity and mortality cases are caused by to anesthetic complications.
GOAL
Understand the different methods of local, regional, and general anesthesia and their complications
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l List the different analgesic and anesthetic agents that are used in obstetrics
l List the complications of using these agents and describe how to manage them
CONTENT
l Indications for analgesia and anesthesia in obstetrics
l Different anesthetic techniques in obstetrics
l Complications (maternal and fetal) of anesthesia in obstetric practice
