Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5582196 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 2017 19 Pages PDF
Abstract
This review suggests that shunt malfunctions occurred commonly during pregnancy. The presence of neurological symptoms warrants careful evaluation of shunt function. Anesthetic management for labor and delivery varied and was dependent on shunt function. Epidural analgesia appears to be safe in women with functional shunts.
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Anesthetic considerations for labor and delivery in women with cerebrospinal fluid shunts
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