Emergency obstetric anaesthesia and the use of beta2-sympathomimetic drugs.
A case of severe foetal distress is recorded and the rationale and use of a beta-sympathomimetic drug are described.
D000328:Adult; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012312:Ritodrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011412:Propanolamines; D012312:Ritodrine