Anaesthetic considerations in a parturient with varicella presenting for Caesarean section.
A parturient with varicella (chickenpox) presented for an elective Caesarean section and spinal anaesthesia was employed for surgery. A review of the literature is presented and the anaesthetic issues are discussed.
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Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, University of Sydney at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia.
Parsons
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Kam
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D000328:Adult; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000379:methods*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious