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Breech Presentation

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypotensionFull StomachRSIAspirationPremature DeliveryTachycardiaBlood Loss (Excessive)Emergent Cesarean ReadinessUteroplacental Insufficiency

Pathophysiology

Breech presentation is a longitudinal lie with the buttocks or a lower extremity entering the pelvis first: frank (both hips flexed, legs extended toward the face), complete (hips and knees flexed,...

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