Insights into obstetric anesthesia practices: a quantitative survey among physicians across Arab countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstetric anesthesia guidelines are essential for standardizing obstetric anesthesia practices globally and ensuring high-quality patient care. However, practices may vary across different settings, and there are limited data from Arab countries. This study aims to gain insights into obstetric anesthesia practices in several major hospitals across Arab countries.

Methods

A questionnaire was emailed to 85 obstetric anesthesiologists/anesthesia chairpersons in major hospitals, including academic medical institutions and central hospitals, across 11/22 Arab countries. This survey gathered data on key structural and process-related obstetric anesthesia indicators.

Results

Out of 85 contacted, we had 56 responses (65.8%), with 41 being fully completed, providing

SUBMITTER: Nafeh NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437647 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature