Obstetric anaesthesia as a career

Abstract

Obstetric anaesthesia is emerging as one of the most demanding subspecialities of anaesthesia. Obstetric anaesthesiologists are now an integral part of the multidisciplinary team managing the high-risk obstetrics. It has been recognised that targeted training in obstetric anaesthesia helps to recognise the mothers who need special care and formulate specific plan for delivery. Among the subspecialties of anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia has the potential to get established early. Obstetric anaesthesiologists have the prospect of choosing either a team or an independent practice. Group practice with a multidisciplinary team can mitigate some of the constraints and allows professional fulfilment and enough time for personal, family and societal commitments. Obstetric anaesthesia is a well-paid and sought-after speciality, and a dynamic field that demands excellent clinical and interpretative skills in a rapidly changing environment.

The changing face of postgraduate anaesthesia teaching curriculum: Need of the hour!

“…Over the past few years, anaesthesia has diversified to various specialities, including but not limited to neuroanaesthesia,[ 23 ] cardiac anaesthesia,[ 2 ] obstetric anaesthesia,[ 24 ] critical care,[ 25 ] pain[ 26 ] and palliative care. It is important that residents become aware of various opportunities such as fellowship, super-speciality and research programmes, both national as well as international.…”

Anesthetic Practices for Lower Segment Cesarean Section in the Sultanate of Oman: A National Survey

“…Maternal acid-base imbalances, postpartum pain, hemorrhage, hypertension, and non-obstetric medical emergencies are among the conditions that obstetric anesthesiologists manage. In addition to managing near-miss cases, obstetric anesthesiologists are also involved in the development and implementation of prognosis and preventive early warning systems in obstetrics [ 1 , 2 ]. The sub-specialty has become more challenging as parturients present with advanced age, multiple comorbidities, and high-risk pregnancies such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, multiple gestation, autoimmune diseases, maternal addiction disorders, obesity, depression, pregnancies after infertility treatment, multipara status, congenital defects in the fetus, and intrauterine growth retardation.…”

Role of conferences and continuing medical education (CME) in post-graduate anaesthesia education

“…The PGS also gain knowledge about various superspecialities in anaesthesia and also about opportunities and careers after completion of postgraduation in anaesthesia. [ 8 9 10 11 ] This can boost up their confidence and morale.…”