Current Issue April 2012, Vol. 21, No. 2

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A randomized controlled trial comparing intrathecal morphine with transversus abdominis plane block for post-cesarean delivery analgesia
April 2012(Vol. 21 | No. 2 | Pages 112-118)
H. Loane, R. Preston, M.J. Douglas, S. Massey, M. Papsdorf, J. Tyler

Continuous wound infusion with ropivacaine fails to provide adequate analgesia after caesarean section
April 2012(Vol. 21 | No. 2 | Pages 119-124)
J.P. Kainu, J. Sarvela, P. Halonen, H. Puro, H.J. Toivonen, E. Halmesmäki, K.T Korttila

Pharmacokinetics of a loading dose of intravenous paracetamol post caesarean delivery
April 2012(Vol. 21 | No. 2 | Pages 125-128)
A. Kulo, M. van de Velde, J. de Hoon, R. Verbesselt, R. Devlieger, J. Deprest, K. Allegaert

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for caesarean section; 2011 update: implications for the anaesthetist
30 April 2012
S. Soltanifar, R. Russell
Abstract: In 2004 the first National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines on caesarean section were published with the aim of providing evidence-based recommendations for best pract...
Even SAFER handovers in obstetric anaesthesia
27 April 2012
A. Carter, J. Allam
We would like to thank Dharmadasa et al. for their recent correspondence detailing plans for the introduction of a ‘SAFE’ handover (Sick patients, At risk, Follow-ups, Epidurals) in obstetric anaesthe...
Failed epidural top-up for cesarean delivery for failure to progress in labor: the plan is to do a single-shot spinal
23 November 2011
B. Carvalho
As a consequence of increasing use of epidurals for labor analgesia, the majority of women in the United States presenting for cesarean delivery during labor will have an epidural in situ. Most clinic...
WITHDRAWN: Remifentanil patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for twin pregnancy
12 August 2010
P. Gowreesunker, F. Roelants
This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be foun...

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The Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association (OAA) was formed in 1969 to promote the highest standards of anaesthetic practice in the care of mother and baby.

With an international membership of over 2000, the Association provides both a focus for anaesthetists who want to improve the care and safety of women in childbirth and a resource for women seeking information about pain relief in labour and anaesthesia for Caesarean section.

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International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia is published for the Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association (OAA) by Elsevier.

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The International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia is the only Journal publishing original articles devoted exclusively to obstetric anesthesia and bringing together all three of its principal components; anesthesia for operative delivery, pain relief in labour, and care of the critically ill obstetric patient.

* Original research (both clinical and laboratory), short reports and case reports will be considered.
* The journal also publishes invited review articles and debates on topical and controversial subjects in the area of obstetric anesthesia.
* Articles on related topics such as perinatal physiology and pharmacology and all subjects of importance to obstetric anaesthetists/anesthesiologists are also welcome.

The journal is peer-reviewed by international experts. Scholarship is stressed to include the focus on discovery, application of knowledge across fields, and informing the medical community. Through the peer-review process, we hope to attest to the quality of scholarships and guide the journal to extend and transform knowledge in this important and expanding area.

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2010: 1.793
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