M. Egan , L. Schaler , D. Crosby , R. ffrench-O’Carroll
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Abstract
The global burden of infertility is significant and the evidence suggests it is increasing in prevalence worldwide. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) are fertility related treatments used to achieve pregnancy which involve the manipulation of both oocytes and sperm. The specialty is rapidly growing and anaesthesia may be required for several stages in the ART cycle. Anaesthesiologists should appreciate the processes involved and how anaesthesia care can influence safe and effective treatment outcomes. In this review article we explain the key steps of the ART cycle and the role of anaesthesiologists in this process. We also highlight key patient considerations, the implications of remote site anaesthesia and the safety concerns with provision of sedation by non-anaesthesiologists. Finally we outline a typical anaesthetic technique used in our institution for transvaginal oocyte retrieval.
不孕不育症给全球造成了沉重的负担,而且有证据表明,这种疾病在全球的发病率正在不断上升。辅助生殖技术(ART)是用于实现怀孕的生育相关治疗方法,涉及卵细胞和精子的操作。该专业发展迅速,在 ART 周期的多个阶段都可能需要麻醉。麻醉医师应了解其中涉及的过程以及麻醉护理如何影响安全有效的治疗结果。在这篇综述文章中,我们将解释 ART 周期的关键步骤以及麻醉医师在此过程中的作用。我们还强调了患者的主要注意事项、远程现场麻醉的影响以及由非麻醉医师提供镇静的安全问题。最后,我们概述了本机构在经阴道取卵过程中使用的典型麻醉技术。
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia is the only journal publishing original articles devoted exclusively to obstetric anesthesia and bringing together all three of its principal components; anesthesia care for operative delivery and the perioperative period, pain relief in labour and care of the critically ill obstetric patient.
• Original research (both clinical and laboratory), short reports and case reports will be considered.
• The journal also publishes invited review articles and debates on topical and controversial subjects in the area of obstetric anesthesia.
• Articles on related topics such as perinatal physiology and pharmacology and all subjects of importance to obstetric anaesthetists/anesthesiologists are also welcome.
The journal is peer-reviewed by international experts. Scholarship is stressed to include the focus on discovery, application of knowledge across fields, and informing the medical community. Through the peer-review process, we hope to attest to the quality of scholarships and guide the Journal to extend and transform knowledge in this important and expanding area.