Retrospective evaluation of anaesthesia methods in pregnant women with neurological and neuromuscular syndromes who underwent caesarean section

• DOI: 10.12891/ceog3638.2017
• Publication Date: 2022-03-15T01:39:29Z
• Authors: A. Sargin; Z. Pestilci Cağır...; U. Ozdemir Biliç ...; B. Tanatti Orhanel; S. Karaman
• Keywords: Multiple sclerosis; Epilepsy; Obstetrical anaesthesia; Myasthenia gravis; 3. Good health

WOS: 000410874100012<br/>Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the anaesthesia methods used in pregnant women with neurological or neuromuscular disease who underwent caesarean section. Materials and Methods: Demographics; pregnancy weeks, urgent or elective caesarean section, accompanying neurological or neuromuscular diseases, and anaesthesia type. Results: Of the pregnant women operated on, 72% (16),14% (three) and 14% (three) were diagnosed with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), and myasthenia gravis (MG), respectively. General anaesthesia was administered in 45%, 40%, and 25% of epileptic pregnant women, patients with MS, and those diagnosed with MG, respectively. Spinal anaesthesia was administered in 55%, 20%, and 75% of epileptic pregnant women, those with MS, and those diagnosed with MG, respectively. Conclusion: Regional anaesthesia may be an appropriate option in pregnant women with neurological or neuromuscular diseases. Epidural anaesthesia may be a safer method in terms of ensuring the control of block level.<br/>