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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

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in about 1% of patients undergoing general surgery procedures. Predictors of AKI for patients undergoing cardiac surgery are related to poor cardiac performance and advanced atherosclerotic disease. Decreased urine output may be a normal part of the stress response to surgery. respectively.