A survey of obstetric patients who refuse regional anaesthesia.
One hundred obstetric patients presenting for elective surgery who had refused regional anaesthesia were interviewed just prior to entering the operating room. In each case, the reason for refusing a regional technique was recorded. The most frequent reasons given were fear of backache (33%) and fear of the needle (28%). Anaesthetists should be aware of patients' concerns and be able to discuss the relevant issues.
Gajraj
N M
NM
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas 75235-9068, USA.
Sharma
S K
SK
Souter
A J
AJ
Pole
Y
Y
Sidawi
J E
JE
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000523:psychology*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000523:psychology*; D001416:Back Pain / Q000523:psychology; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal; D016312:Treatment Refusal