title: Problems in general anaesthesia. Obstetrics.
abstract: An understanding of the physiological changes seen in late pregnancy, avoidance of the supine posture, together with routine administration of alkali during labour and a careful anaesthetic technique will enable the anaesthetist to avoid many of the potential problems of obstetric anaesthesia.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects; D001364:Awareness; D002302:Cardiac Output; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D012119:Respiration; D012121:Respiration, Artificial