Ashebir Nigussie Yirgu and Moges Daba Bikila
Abstract
Background: Caesarean delivery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures all over the world. The choice of anesthesia for cesarean section is regional and general anesthesia. Some of the factors influencing the choice of anesthesia type for cesarean section are the degree of urgency, maternal and fetal condition, and willingness of the mother, the experience of the anesthetists, and availability of all anesthesia equipment. Hence, the aim of this study was to identify factors influencing types of anesthesia selection for cesarean section.
Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study design was conducted on factors influencing the choice of anesthesia type for mothers who underwent cesarean section in Jimma specialized hospital from April to June, 2018. All mothers who underwent cesarean section were included. Regular supervision and follow-up were made. Descriptive statistics were used to identify factors influencing types of anesthesia. Data was entered and analysis was done using SPSS version 25.
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