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A survey of anaesthesia practices at all hospitals performing caesarean sections in Sierra Leone

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Providing safe anaesthesia is essential when performing caesarean sections, one of the most commonly performed types of surgery. Anaesthesia‐related causes of maternal mortality are generally considered preventable. The primary aim… Click to show full abstract

Providing safe anaesthesia is essential when performing caesarean sections, one of the most commonly performed types of surgery. Anaesthesia‐related causes of maternal mortality are generally considered preventable. The primary aim of our study was to assess the type of anaesthesia used for caesarean sections in Sierra Leone. Secondary aims were to identify the type and training of anaesthesia providers, availability of equipment and drugs and use of perioperative routines.

Keywords: sections sierra; anaesthesia; sierra leone; caesarean sections; performing caesarean; survey anaesthesia

Journal Title: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2020

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