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AUTISM AND EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA FOR CHILDBIRTH

The Anesthesia Consultant

This study examined the issue of autism and epidural anesthesia for childbirth. The article showed a 37% increased incidence of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in children whose mothers received epidural anesthesia during labor. Epidural anesthesia is very popular and has been shown to be safe for both the mother and for the infant.

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ANESTHESIA FOR PATIENTS WITH RENAL DISEASE

Anaesthesia News

For example, anesthesia may decrease RBF by dropping CO or MAP. Sympathetic stimulation occurs secondary to surgical stress, general anesthesia, hypoxia, hypotension, pain, severe bleeding, and strenuous exercise. What are the drugs used or encountered in anesthesia practice that significantly depend on renal elimination?