Propofol Spinal Procedural Sedation for Cesarean Section
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-09-10
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Patient's safety and satisfaction are major concerns of anesthesiologists and obstetricians.
According to evidence, guidelines and quality markers, regional anesthesia is preferred over
general anesthesia in obstetric surgery. A high level of anxiety is present in obstetric
patients preoperatively. Patients with high anxiety tend to prefer general anesthesia for
cesarean section. The anxiety can be reduced variably by non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic
methods. The evidence supports the benefits of procedural sedation for distressed, anxious
pregnant women.