title: Regional anaesthesia in obstetrics.
abstract: This review includes a brief discussion of the indications and pitfalls of regional anaesthetic techniques commonly used during parturition. Emphasis is given to the physiological changes of pregnancy and the potential effects on the fetus. The criteria for the choice of local anaesthetic are also presented.
mesh_terms: D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000009:adverse effects; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange / Q000187:drug effects; D009407:Nerve Block; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local