Persistent air leak in the critically ill Persistent air leak (PAL) is an infrequent but challenging scenario in critical care and anaesthesia, most often arising as a complication of lung resection surgery. Patients with PAL are at high…

🤢 Nausea and vomiting during caesarean delivery are not trivial. Multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis, especially combination therapy, can reduce complications, improve comfort, and support smoother recovery.
Read more in the #BJAEd: buff.ly/5oLHBGm
#PONV #ObstetricAnaesthesia #PerioperativeCare

Experiences of obstetric anaesthesia care among minoritised ethnic groups in England: a qualitative study Maternity inequalities are well documented. Evidence consistently shows that women from minoritised ethnic and socially disadvantaged groups experience poorer care and outcomes than White women and th...

Our new paper is out! 🎉 This project, based at the University of Oxford and funded by the OAA, was a very stimulating experience. Many thanks to all the service users and co-authors who made this research possible.
www.obstetanesthesia.com/article/S095...

#HealthEquity #ObstetricAnaesthesia #oxford

💧 In elective Caesarean delivery, prolonged fasting is not benign. Reducing fasting time can improve recovery, maternal satisfaction, and length of stay. “Sip til send” is a pragmatic approach increasingly used in obstetric practice.
Read more in the #BJAEd: buff.ly/5oLHBGm
#ObstetricAnaesthesia

Management of phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy Phaeochromocytomas are neuroendocrine tumours of the adrenal medulla that secrete catecholamines, which, when released into the bloodstream, typically cause paroxysmal symptoms of headache,…

🤰 Phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy is rare — estimated at 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 300,000 pregnancies — but the stakes are high, with reported maternal mortality of ~4–9% and fetal mortality of ~7–14%.
Read more in the #BJAEd: buff.ly/qADR2ZK
#ObstetricAnaesthesia #PerioperativeMedicine

Enhanced recovery after Caesarean delivery. Part 1: preoperative and intraoperative considerations Caesarean delivery is the most performed inpatient surgical operation worldwide. Given that the number of Caesarean deliveries is predicted to increase globally, the enhancement and improvement of…

🤰 Caesarean delivery is now the most common inpatient surgical procedure worldwide. As rates rise globally, optimising maternal and neonatal outcomes becomes even more important.
Read more in the #BJAEd: www.bjaed.org/article/S205...
#ObstetricAnaesthesia #PerioperativeMedicine #MedEd

🎉 WoSOA turns 25! 🎉
Join us & @NIOANetwork for a special anniversary meeting in Glasgow 🩺

📅 31 Oct 2025 | 📍RCPSG | 🏅 5 CPD pts (applied)
Speakers include Dr Nuala Lucas & Alastair Kellock.
Don’t miss the return of the WoSOA Soapbox!

@rcoanews.bsky.social
#WoSOA25 #ObstetricAnaesthesia #CPD #RCPSG

Effect of prophylactic phenylephrine versus norepinephrine on foeto-maternal outcomes in caesarean delivery under neuraxial anaesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential ana... There is insufficient evidence to recommend using NE preemptively to improve foetal outcomes. Further studies are recommended to validate its effect.

📖 #IJA!
Phenylephrine vs Norepinephrine for prophylaxis in C-section under neuraxial anaesthesia
A systematic review & meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis evaluates maternal & neonatal outcomes.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40657153/
#ObstetricAnaesthesia #Indian_J_Anaesth

Comparison of phenylephrine, ephedrine, and norepinephrine for the prevention and treatment of spinal-induced hypotension in pre-eclamptic patients undergoing caesarean section: A systematic review an... Phenylephrine, ephedrine, and NE exhibit comparable haemodynamic effects and maternal side effects, although phenylephrine increases the risk of bradycardia. NE improves umbilical artery pH.

👩‍🍼💉 Network meta-analysis in #IJA:
Phenylephrine vs Ephedrine vs Norepinephrine for spinal-induced hypotension in pre-eclampsia during C-section.
📊 Evidence favours norepinephrine for stability & reduced side-effects.
👉 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40470387/
#ObstetricAnaesthesia #MetaAnalysis

Effect of preoperative oxytocin infusion on haemodynamics among women undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia: A randomised controlled study - PubMed Preoperative prophylactic oxytocin infusion provides better haemodynamic stability in women undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia and reduces the incidence of hypotension and ...

🆕 IJA | RCT: Preoperative oxytocin infusion in elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.
Findings: Improved haemodynamic stability & maternal safety outcomes.
📖 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40687978/
#IJA #Indian_J_Anaesth #Caesarean #ObstetricAnaesthesia #Oxytocin

Thoracic segmental spinal anaesthesia in high-risk obstetrics - A case series - PubMed Thoracic segmental spinal anaesthesia in high-risk obstetrics - A case series

🆕 IJA | Case series: Thoracic segmental spinal anaesthesia in high-risk obstetrics.
Promising approach for selected high-risk patients needing safe & effective neuraxial anaesthesia.
📖 Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40161919/
#IJA #Indian_J_Anaesth #ObstetricAnaesthesia

New ATOTW 554 is here! 📢
🩸It covers the approach to obstetric patients with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia, including pathophysiology, antenatal care, labour, and anaesthetic management.
Read more: shorturl.at/Y06hI

#ATOTW #ObstetricAnaesthesia

📘 Systematic Review – IJA July 2025
💉 Phenylephrine vs Norepinephrine in Caesarean under neuraxial anaesthesia
📊 Foeto-maternal outcomes analysed with trial sequential analysis
🔗 journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fullt...
#IJA #Indian_J_Anaesth #ObstetricAnaesthesia

📘 New in #IJA June 2025
Phenylephrine vs Ephedrine vs Norepinephrine for spinal hypotension in pre-eclampsia (C-section):
✅ Systematic Review
✅ Network Meta-analysis
Which ranks best?
🔗 journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fullt...
#Indian_J_Anaesth #ObstetricAnaesthesia

📘 Systematic Review – IJA July 2025
💉 Phenylephrine vs Norepinephrine in Caesarean under neuraxial anaesthesia
📊 Foeto-maternal outcomes analysed with trial sequential analysis
🔗 journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fullt...
#IJA #Indian_J_Anaesth #ObstetricAnaesthesia

📘 Systematic Review – IJA July 2025
💉 Phenylephrine vs Norepinephrine in Caesarean under neuraxial anaesthesia
📊 Foeto-maternal outcomes analysed with trial sequential analysis
🔗 journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fullt...
#IJA #Indian_J_Anaesth #ObstetricAnaesthesia

Safe #maternity care depends on #MDT combined expertise and training. UK maternal deaths relating to anaesthesia have reduced despite increasing obstetric anaesthetic care #CEMD #MBRRACE #ObstetricAnaesthesia

One day face to face obstetric anaesthetic programme open to all anaesthetists in South West Region. We aim to provide educational updates, opportunities for trainee presentations and networking.
30-Jun-2025 @ Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol
Visit www.bookcpd.com today!
#OBSTETRICANAESTHESIA #CoMMA

Anaesthetists - There is a useful BJAEd article on fetal well-being #ockendenreport
#obstetricanaesthesia

academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/17/12/406/...