Anesthesiologists' Preferences regarding Visitor Presence during Placement of Neuraxial Labor Analgesia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuraxial labor analgesia has become an integral part of modern obstetric anesthetic practice. Presence of a familiar person during its placement may be beneficial to the patient. A survey was sent to anesthesiologists practicing obstetric anesthesia in the USA to determine their views.

Methods

The survey queried the following: existence of a written policy; would they allow a visitor; visitor's view, sitting or standing; reasons to allow or not allow a visitor; and influence by other staff on the decision. The responses were analyzed using multiple chi-square analyses.

Results

Most practitioners supported allowing a visitor during placement. Reduction of patient anxiety and fulfillment of patient request were the major reasons for allowing a visitor. Sit

SUBMITTER: Kumaraswami S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5985117 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature