2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2007.05346.x
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Pre‐oxygenation in pregnancy: an investigation using physiological modelling

Abstract: SummaryHypoxaemia during anaesthetic induction in obstetrics is hazardous for mother and baby, but the onset of desaturation can be delayed by pre-oxygenation. This study investigated pre-oxygenation during pregnancy using computer simulation. The Nottingham Physiology Simulator was configured to replicate normal pregnant physiology. Three pregnant and three non-pregnant subjects were created, representing population variation according to published physiological values. They underwent pre-oxygenation by tidal… Show more

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“…Table 2 Length of pre-oxygenation by tidal breathing required in the average pregnant and non-pregnant subjects to achieve three different levels of pre-oxygenation. (From accompanying pre-oxygenation study [12]). …”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Table 2 Length of pre-oxygenation by tidal breathing required in the average pregnant and non-pregnant subjects to achieve three different levels of pre-oxygenation. (From accompanying pre-oxygenation study [12]). …”
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confidence: 99%
“…In this study, we set out to use the NPS to investigate how pregnant and non-pregnant women differ during apnoea. We wanted to determine the duration of apnoea tolerance that can be achieved in pregnancy, and to use this information to strengthen our recommendations regarding the optimal method of pre-oxygenation [12]. …”
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“…A fresh gas flow rate of ≥ 10 l.min À1 is required for effective denitrogenation, and a tight mask-to-face seal is essential to reduce air entrainment [67]. Most anaesthetists pre-oxygenate for ≥ 3 min even during category-1 caesarean section [69]; however, previous clinical research and recent computer modelling shows that a 2-min period of pre-oxygenation is adequate for the term pregnant woman at term [66,70]. If the patient is apnoeic and the airway is not being instrumented, continued administration of 100% oxygen with a tightly fitting facemask and maintenance of a patent airway allows continued oxygenation by bulk flow to the alveoli (apnoeic oxygenation) [71].…”
Section: Rapid Sequence Inductionmentioning
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“…At least 2 minutes of pre-oxygenation and denitrogenation with 100% oxygen administered through a tightly fitting face mask is strongly recommended before tracheal intubation of pregnant patients. 12) III. Anesthetic management Hemodynamic considerations: To preserve cerebral and uteroplacental perfusion, every effort should be made to maintain hemodynamic stability during neurosurgical intervention.…”
Section: Anesthesia Inductionmentioning
confidence: 99%