Analysis of maternal outcome of general versus spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery in severe pre-eclampsia

Abstract

Aim: To study the analysis of maternal outcome of general versus spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery in severe pre-eclampsia. Methods and Materials: Sixty parturients with severe pre-eclampsia candidate for caesarean section were randomised into two groups of 30 for either spinal or general anaesthesia. Patients are parturients with the criteria of severe pre-eclampsia GA and 33.3% in group SA. Bradycardia was 16.6% in GA and 33.3% in SA. Postoperative complications were 50% in GA and 16.6% in SA. Admissions in ICU was 50% in GA and 16.6% in SA. 12 patients from GA group stayed in hospital for 7-15 days and 6 patients stayed in hospital for 4-10 days. Conclusion: It is therefore concluded that spinal anaesthesia could be considered as first choice for severe preeclamptic patients, which is as safe as general anaesthesia, with less postoperative morbidity and mortality.