[Antacids for preventing aspiration pneumonia (Mendelson syndrome) in obstetric anaesthesia (author's transl)].
The risk of aspiration pneumonia attendant on obstetric anaesthesia and the importance of the pH value of the aspirated gastric juice in the development of aspiration pneumonia are emphasized. The use of antacids and other agents as a preventive measure is reviewed.
D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005745:Gastric Acidity Determination; D006801:Humans; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011312:Pressure; D013270:Stomach / Q000502:physiology
D000863:Antacids
Antazida unter Geburt. Ein Vorschlag zur Prophylaxe der Aspirationspneumonie (Mendelson-Syndrom) in der geburtshilflichen Anästhesie.