Ambrcen A, Sakhi A, Hussain A.
Spinal Anaesthesia versus General Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Section: Effect on Apgar Score and Acid Base Status of Newborn.
Proceeding Shaikh Zayed Postgrad Med Comp Jan ;21(2):83-6.

Purpose of this study was to compare effect of halogenated volatile agents and spinal anesthesia on the i\PGAR score and on the umbilical acid-hase status of the infant. Total seventy five (75) patients were included in the study that underwent elective cesarean section; 15 had spinal anesthesia and thirty patients had general anesthesia with Halothane group and thirty with Isoflurane. The neonatal outcome was grouped into asphyxiated (APGAR score 1-3), depressed (APGAR score 4-6) acidotic but vigorous (APGAR score 7-1 0). In all three groups none of the baby was asphyxiated. 26 babies in each general anesthesia group and 14 in spinal anesthesia group had APGAR score between 8-10 at one minute and I 011 0 at 5 minutes. In conclusion the results favor regional block as the procedure of choice for the well being of the infant delivered through cesarean section.

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