OBSTETRIC ANAESTHESIA

Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery

A practical CME/CPD tutorial on selecting and safely performing the
appropriate anaesthesia for caesarean deliveries.
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  • 1.5 hours
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Expert discussion

Course description 

In this tutorial, you will discover the different types of anaesthesia that can be used for caesarean deliveries, and learn how to perform them.
Reviewed by SURGhub, January 2024

This course is provided by:

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  • Specialty: Anaesthesia, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Target audience: Anaesthesia professionals and other appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Level: Basic, Intermediate
  • Language: English
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This course is provided by:

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Learning objectives

  • Choose the best type of anaesthesia for caesarean deliveries, based on the situation
  • Perform neuraxial or general anaesthesia when required

Course structure 

  • This WFSA course offers opportunities for CME/CPD activity.

SURGhub and WFSA do not award CME credits directly. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to determine eligibility for CME/CPD credit through a locally-accredited provider. Participants are responsible for downloading and presenting the certificate of completion to a local accrediting body to claim self-directed CME/CPD credits.

Learners can record time spent on each tutorial and claim for CPD credit that corresponds with the extent of their participation.
Certificate

  • Count this course toward your CME/CPD

While SURGhub doesn't currently award credit directly, your SURGhub certificate of completion can support a self-directed claim with your licensing board or specialty body.

Name of the Content Author(s)

Expert contributors from around the globe

  • Dr. Gita Nath

    Dr. Gita Nath was a consultant on Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Axon Anaesthesia Associates, Hyderabad, India.

  • Dr. Muhammad Waseem Athar

    Dr. Muhammad Waseem Athar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA.

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The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) is the foremost global alliance of anaesthesiologists, with 133 Member Societies representing over 140 countries and 500,000 anaesthesiologists worldwide.

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