International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 229-232 , July 2006

Traditional rapid sequence induction is an outmoded technique for Caesarean section and should be modified

    Opposer:
  • T. Meek

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationDr Tim Meek, Consultant Anaesthetist, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK, Tel.: +44 1642 854600; fax: +44 1642 282818.

References 

  1. Morris J, Cook TM. Rapid sequence induction: a national survey of practice. Anaesthesia. 2001;56:1090–1097
  2. Celleno D, Capogna G, Tomassetti M, Costantino P, Di Feo G, Nisini R. Neurobehavioural effects of propofol on the neonate following elective caesarean section. Br J Anaesth. 1989;62:649–654
  3. Capogna G, Celleno D, Sebastiani M, et al. Propofol and thiopentone for caesarean section revisited: maternal effects and neonatal outcome. Int J Obstet Anesth. 1991;1:19–23
  4. Celleno D, Capogna G, Emanuelli M, et al. Which induction drug for cesarean section? A comparison of thiopental sodium, propofol, and midazolam. J Clin Anesth. 1993;5:284–288
  5. Valtonen M, Kanto J, Rosenberg P. Comparison of propofol and thiopentone for induction of anaesthesia for elective caesarean section. Anaesthesia. 1989;44:758–762
  6. Moore J, Bill KM, Flynn RJ, McKeating KT, Howard PJ. A comparison between propofol and thiopentone as induction agents in obstetric anaesthesia. Anaesthesia. 1989;44:753–757
  7. Gin T, Gregory MA, Oh TE. The haemodynamic effects of propofol and thiopentone for induction of caesarean section. Anaesth Intensive Care. 1990;18:175–179
  8. Siafaka I, Vadalouca A, Gatziou B, Petropoulos G, Salamalekis E. A comparative study of propofol and thiopental as induction agents for elective caesarean section. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 1992;19:93–96
  9. Gin T, O’Meara ME, Kan AF, Leung RK, Tan P, Yau G. Plasma catecholamines and neonatal condition after induction of anaesthesia with propofol or thiopentone at caesarean section. Br J Anaesth. 1993;70:311–316
  10. Djordjevic B, Stojiljkovic MP, Mostic T, Vojvodic Lj, Loncar-Stojiljkovic D. Propofol and thiopentone in elective cesarean section: effect on the mother and neonate. Vojnosanit Pregl. 1998;55:601–604
  11. Saravanakumar K, Rao SG, Cooper GM. Obesity and obstetric anaesthesia. Anaesthesia. 2006;61:36–48
  12. Barnardo PD, Jenkins JG. Failed tracheal intubation in obstetrics: a 6-year review in a UK region. Anaesthesia. 2000;55:690–694
  13. England AJ, Sodhi V. Why do we still use suxamethonium for caesarean section?. Hosp Med. 2001;62:796
  14. Hawthorne L, Wilson R, Lyons G, Dresner M. Failed intubation revisited: 17-yr experience in a teaching maternity unit. Br J Anaesth. 1996;76:680–684
  15. Perry JJ, Lee J, Wells G. Are intubation conditions using rocuronium equivalent to those using succinylcholine?. Acad Emerg Med. 2002;9:813–823
  16. Sparr HJ. Choice of the muscle relaxant for rapid-sequence induction. Eur J Anaesthesiol Suppl. 2001;23:71–76
  17. Sluga M, Ummenhofer W, Studer W, Siegemund M, Marsch SC. Rocuronium versus succinylcholine for rapid sequence induction of anesthesia and endotracheal intubation: a prospective, randomized trial in emergent cases. Anesth Analg. 2005;101:1356–1361
  18. Engbaek J, Viby-Mogensen J. Can rocuronium replace succinylcholine in a rapid-sequence induction of anaesthesia?. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 1999;43:1–3
  19. Levy DM. Rapid sequence induction: suxamethonium or rocuronium?. Anaesthesia. 2000;55:86–87
  20. Gijsenbergh F, Ramael S, Houwing N, van Iersel T. First human exposure of Org 25969, a novel agent to reverse the action of rocuronium bromide. Anesthesiology. 2005;103:695–703
  21. Benhamou D. Cricoid pressure is unnecessary in obstetric general anaesthesia. Proposer Int J Obstet Anesth. 1995;4:30–31
  22. Benhamou D. French obstetric anaesthetists and acid aspiration prophylaxis. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 1993;10:27–32
  23. Tiret L, Desmonts JM, Hatton F, Vourc’h G. Complications associated with anaesthesia–a prospective survey in France. Can Anaesth Soc J. 1986;33:336–344
  24. Tourtier JP, Compain M, Petitjeans F, et al. Acid aspiration prophylaxis in obstetrics in France: a comparative survey of 1998 vs. 1988 French practice. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2004;21:89–94
  25. MacG Palmer JH, Ball DR. The effect of cricoid pressure on the cricoid cartilage and vocal cords: an endoscopic study in anaesthetised patients. Anaesthesia. 2000;55:263–268
  26. Hartsilver EL, Vanner RG. Airway obstruction with cricoid pressure. Anaesthesia. 2000;55:208–211
  27. Vanner RG, Clarke P, Moore WJ, Raftery S. The effect of cricoid pressure and neck support on the view at laryngoscopy. Anaesthesia. 1997;52:896–900
  28. Turgeon AF, Nicole PC, Trepanier CA, Marcoux S, Lessard MR. Cricoid pressure does not increase the rate of failed intubation by direct laryngoscopy in adults. Anesthesiology. 2005;102:315–319
  29. Haslam N, Parker L, Duggan JE. Effect of cricoid pressure on the view at laryngoscopy. Anaesthesia. 2005;60:41–47
  30. Haslam N, Syndercombe A, Zimmer CR, Edmondson L, Duggan JE. Intragastric pressure and its relevance to protective cricoid force. Anaesthesia. 2003;58:1012–1015
  31. Vanner RG, Pryle BJ. Regurgitation and oesophageal rupture with cricoid pressure: a cadaver study. Anaesthesia. 1992;47:732–735

PII: S0959-289X(06)00061-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2006.04.009

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 229-232 , July 2006

Article Tools

* Image Usage & Resolution