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NCT Number: NCT04691934

Obstetric Anesthesia Experiences in COVID-19 Positive Patients

At the end of 2019, a new coronavirus named COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), one of the lower respiratory tract samples was detected in China. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global epidemic on March 11, 2020, due to the emergence of COVID-19 cases in 113 countries other than China, where the first epidemic occurred, and the spread and severity of the virus. Pregnancy increases susceptibility to respiratory complications of viral diseases.

This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the demographic data of COVID-19 patients undergoing cesarean section, our anesthesia practices, complications, and condition of neonates, and to summarize up-to-date information on COVID-19 in obstetric anesthesia.

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Key information

Conditions

Covid19 COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Obstetric Anesthesia Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Health Sciences Turkey, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

Bursa, Yıldırım, 16290, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Our study was a single-center, retrospective, and observational trial and carried out with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. All patient demographics and information about anesthesia were analyzed retrospectively from the patient files.

All patients were operated in negative pressure operating theatres reserved for them. The whole team was equipped with Level 3 personal protective equipment (PPE) (liquid-proof apron, N-95 mask, goggles, visor, overshoes). Anesthesia was administered by 2 healthcare professionals from the anesthesia team, including an experienced anesthesiologist and an assistant anesthesia technician. A third person was kept ready outside to help in case of need.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients who underwent cesarean section
  • Patients who had positive PCR nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who tested negative and were clinically suspicious

Treatment and study plan

Anesthesia management

Procedure

Patients who underwent cesarean section and had positive PCR nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 were included in the study. Patients who tested negative and were clinically suspicious were excluded from the study. PCR test was not performed on all elective and emergency pregnant women to be taken for cesarean section in our hospital. It was only applied to patients with symptoms or patients who were suspected. All patient demographics and information about anesthesia were analyzed retrospectively from the patient files.

Primary outcomes

  1. obstetric anesthesia practices

    Time frame: until 30 minutes after arrival in the operating room

    the type of anesthesia was investigated

Secondary outcomes

  1. anesthesia complications

    Time frame: up to 1 hour after anesthesia

    hypotension, nausea, vomiting, allergies

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Our Anesthesia Experiences in COVID-19 Positive Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section: A Retrospective Single-center Cohort Study

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Dec 31, 2020
Registry last updated
Dec 31, 2020

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