Interventions at caesarean section for reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonitis

Abstract Background Various interventions are used as prophylaxis for aspiration pneumonitis in obstetric anaesthesia. This review, based on a Cochrane systematic review currently being updated, examines whether interventions given before caesarean section reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonitis....

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2011-04, Vol.20 (2), p.142-148
Hauptverfasser:	Paranjothy, S, Griffiths, J.D, Broughton, H.K, Gyte, G.M.L, Brown, H.C, Thomas, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Anesthesia, Obstetrical - adverse effects Antacids Antacids - therapeutic use Aspiration pneumonitis Caesarean section Cesarean Section Female Gastric Acidity Determination H2 antagonists Histamine H2 Antagonists - therapeutic use Humans Obstetrics and Gynecology Pneumonia, Aspiration - prevention & control Pregnancy Proton-pump inhibitors
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background Various interventions are used as prophylaxis for aspiration pneumonitis in obstetric anaesthesia. This review, based on a Cochrane systematic review currently being updated, examines whether interventions given before caesarean section reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonitis. Methods Twenty-two studies, involving 2658 women providing data in a usable format for meta-analysis were identified. Results Compared to no treatment or placebo, there was a significant reduction in the risk of intra-gastric pH
ISSN:	0959-289X 1532-3374
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.12.006