Use of a Combined Anaesthetic Technique and Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring in a Primigravid with Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot for Caesarean Section.
- Author:
Lauren L. Laforteza
1
;
Maria Teresita B. Aspi
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: General anaesthesia; Epidural anaesthesia
- MeSH: Tetralogy of Fallot; Pregnancy; Remifentanil;
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2022;56(18):58-61
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) in pregnancy is a rare occurrence which poses a high risk for detrimental effects on both mother and fetus. This paper reports a 21-year-old primigravid diagnosed with uncorrected TOF who had a successful caesarean section at 32 weeks of gestation. To address the hemodynamic challenges, the anaesthetic management involved the use of a minimally invasive hemodynamic monitor, controlled mechanical ventilation and a combined technique of intravenous anaesthesia using remifentanil and lumbar epidural anaesthesia using levobupivacaine.
- Full text:Use of a Combined Anaesthetic Technique and Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring in a Primigravid with Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot for Caesarean Section.pdf