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Oligohydramnios

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Optimize HydrationAvoid HypotensionAvoid HypovolemiaHypoxiaPremature DeliveryRenal AbnormalitiesUteroplacental Insufficiency

Pathophysiology

Oligohydramnios is a decreased amniotic fluid volume for gestational age — a maximum vertical pocket under 2 cm, or an amniotic fluid index under 5 cm. From about 16 weeks fetal urine becomes the...

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