Regional block versus general anaesthesia for caesarean section and neonatal outcomes: a population-based study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anaesthesia guidelines recommend regional anaesthesia for most caesarean sections due to the risk of failed intubation and aspiration with general anaesthesia. However, general anaesthesia is considered to be safe for the foetus, bas...

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Main Authors: Lain Samantha J, Knoblanche Greg E, Giles Warwick B, Bowen Jennifer R, Algert Charles S, Roberts Christine L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/7/20