Impact of general vs. neuraxial anesthesia on neonatal outcomes in non-elective cesarean sections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cesarean section is a common surgical procedure, usually performed under neuraxial anesthesia and, more rarely, under general anesthesia. The choice of anesthesia in cesarean sections can significantly influence neonatal outcomes, especially in urgent and emergency cases. Previous studies have shown mixed results, often confounded by the inclusion of both elective and emergency cesarean section cases, varying statistical methods, and a focus solely on resuscitation immediate-term neonatal outcomes.

Objective

This study aims to use robust statistical methods to evaluate the impact of anesthesia type on immediate and longer-term neonatal outcomes in urgent and emergency cesarean section cases, where additional detrimental factors might influence this relationship.

SUBMITTER: Cocchi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911347 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature