Effects of maternal supplementary oxygen on the newborn for elective cesarean deliveries under spinal anesthesia

Gunaydin B., NAS T., Biri A., KOÇ E., Koc A., McCusker K.

JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, vol.25, no.3, pp.363-368, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00540-011-1123-6
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.363-368
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this investigation was to determine whether supplementary oxygen provided by either nasal cannula or face mask versus room air might affect fetal oxygenation during elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia by assessing maternal and neonatal regional cerebral oxygenation (rSO(2)) with a cerebral oximeter.