Neuraxial labor analgesia in an obese parturient with influenza A H1N1

We describe the use of epidural analgesia in a 39-year-old G2P1 parturient presenting at 38(+6) weeks estimated gestation with confirmed influenza A H1N1 and superimposed bilateral pneumonia. Although the patient had an uncomplicated intra- and post-partum course, little is known about the safety of...

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Autores principales: Lee, A.I., Hoffman, M.J., Allen, N.N., Sullivan, J.T.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Ltd. 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7133358/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20194012
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.09.007
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Sumario:We describe the use of epidural analgesia in a 39-year-old G2P1 parturient presenting at 38(+6) weeks estimated gestation with confirmed influenza A H1N1 and superimposed bilateral pneumonia. Although the patient had an uncomplicated intra- and post-partum course, little is known about the safety of performing neuraxial analgesia or anesthesia in patients with influenza. The prevalence of viremia and possible translocation of blood-borne virus to the central nervous system are discussed.

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