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Polyhydramnios

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Blood Loss (Excessive)DyspneaDysglycemiaHyperglycemiaHypotensionPremature DeliveryAnemiaCareful PositioningEmergent Cesarean ReadinessUterine Atony

Pathophysiology

Polyhydramnios is a pathologic excess of amniotic fluid — a single deepest vertical pocket over 8 cm, or an amniotic fluid index of 25 cm or more. It complicates 1% to 2% of pregnancies. Amniotic...

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