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Anaesthesia & Gestation:<br />

2 nd Trimester: ‘Best’ time for surgery.<br />

Uterine displacement beyond 18-20 weeks.<br />

Aspiration prophylaxis, intubate.<br />

Minimise uterine manipulation.<br />

Careful with ketamine, etc.<br />

Tocolysis usually required.<br />

Thromboprophylaxis advisable.<br />

Dr. Marc Coppens<br />

Anaesthesia & Gestation:<br />

3 rd Trimester:<br />

CONSIDER DELIVERY FIRST<br />

Uterine displacement.<br />

Aspiration prophylaxis, intubate.<br />

Minimise uterine manipulation.<br />

Care with ketamine. Avoid NSAIDs.<br />

Tocolytics often required.<br />

Thromboprophylaxis.<br />

Steroids (< 34 weeks).<br />

Dr. Marc Coppens<br />

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