Limited data exist regarding the incidence of chest infection and less serious morbidity
following general anaesthesia for caesarean section (CS). The Obstetric Anaesthetists’
Association (OAA) leaflet providing information for mothers regarding anaesthesia
for CS quotes the incidence of chest infection as 20%, sore throat as 20% and nausea
and vomiting as 10%,
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although no supporting references are given. As these figures were not in keeping
with our experience we decided to monitor their incidence over a calendar year.Your anaesthetic for caesarean section. 2nd ed. Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association; 2009. http://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/content.asp?ContentID=11 [accessed June 2011].
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Publication history
Published online: September 12, 2011
Accepted:
July 6,
2011
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