Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2757505 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 2014 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is important for the obstetric anaesthetist as it is mostly seen in obese women of childbearing age. The incidence is likely to increase as the obesity pandemic grows. Management of labour analgesia in these patients can be complex and requires multidisciplinary input. We successfully managed labour analgesia in a parturient with idiopathic intracranial hypertension with an intrathecal catheter. The possibility of using this catheter as a cerebrospinal fluid drain and pressure monitor was considered and is discussed along with potential complications.

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