Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy: Pathophysiology and obstetric and anesthetic management

Diabetes mellitus is a complex probem in pregnancy with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. Strict maintenance of euglycemia during the peripartum period is crucial. Careful planning of anesthetic management with appropriate choice of anesthetic agents and drugs and an impeccable anesthetic...

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Published inSeminars in anesthesia Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 26 - 34
Main Authors Ramanathan, Jaya, Ivester, Thomas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 2002
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Summary:Diabetes mellitus is a complex probem in pregnancy with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. Strict maintenance of euglycemia during the peripartum period is crucial. Careful planning of anesthetic management with appropriate choice of anesthetic agents and drugs and an impeccable anesthetic technique are essential. More importantly, the management of the diabetic parturient is a team effort involving the anesthesiologist and the obstetrician to ensure the safe delivery of the infant without compromising the well-being of the mother.
ISSN:0277-0326
2162-0482
DOI:10.1053/sane.2002.30674