NYMC Faculty Publications
DOI
10.1155/2018/3481975
Journal Title
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
First Page
Art. ID.: 3481975
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2018
Department
Anesthesiology
Abstract
Introduction: Neuraxial labor analgesia has become an integral part of modern obstetric anesthetic practice. Presence of a familiar person during its placement may be beneficial to the patient. A survey was sent to anesthesiologists practicing obstetric anesthesia in the USA to determine their views. Methods: The survey queried the following: existence of a written policy; would they allow a visitor; visitor's view, sitting or standing; reasons to allow or not allow a visitor; and influence by other staff on the decision. The responses were analyzed using multiple chi-square analyses. Results: Most practitioners supported allowing a visitor during placement. Reduction of patient anxiety and fulfillment of patient request were the major reasons for allowing a visitor. Sitting position and no view of the workspace were preferred. Visitor interference and safety were cited as the major reasons for precluding a visitor. Nonanesthesia providers rarely influenced the decision. Epidural analgesia was the preferred technique. Essentially no bias was found in the responses; there was statistical uniformity regardless of procedures done per week, years in practice, professional certification, geographic region (rural, urban, or suburban), or academic, private, or government responders. Conclusion: The practice of visitor presence during the placement of neuraxial labor analgesia is gaining acceptance.
Recommended Citation
Kumaraswami, S., Pothula, S., Inchiosa Jr, M., Kubal, K., & Burns, M. (2018). Anesthesiologists' Preferences regarding Visitor Presence during Placement of Neuraxial Labor Analgesia. Anesthesiology Research and Practice, 2018, Art. ID.: 3481975. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3481975
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Originally published in Anesthesiology Research and Practice, 2018 [Article 3481975]. The original material can be found here.
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