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Preterm Labor

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Premature DeliveryParalytic SensitivitySkeletal Muscle WeaknessAvoid HypotensionHypotensionTachycardiaArrhythmiasHypokalemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)Full StomachAspirationRSISepsisUterine Atony

Pathophysiology

Preterm labor is parturition between 20 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks — early preterm before 33 weeks, late preterm 34 to 36 weeks. Three things have to happen: cervical change, persistent uterine...

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