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Multiple Gestation

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Blood Loss (Excessive)AnemiaHypotensionAvoid HypotensionPremature DeliveryHypertensionProteinuriaDysglycemiaCareful PositioningAortocaval CompressionUterine Atony

Pathophysiology

Multiple gestation is a pregnancy carrying two or more fetuses. Twins make up about 3% of US live births, and dizygotic twins account for roughly 70% of twin gestations. Chorionicity, not zygosity,...

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