Obstetric Anesthesia Experiences in COVID-19 Positive Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Covid19; Obstetric Anesthesia

• Registration Number: NCT04691934
• Lead Sponsor: Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-03-11
• Status Verified: 2020-12
• Primary Completion: 2020-12-25
• Study Completion: 2020-12-25
• Study First Submitted: 2020-12-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-12-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-12-30
• Study First Posted: 2020-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 2020-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 61

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
obstetric anesthesia practices	until 30 minutes after arrival in the operating room	the type of anesthesia was investigated

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
anesthesia complications	up to 1 hour after anesthesia	hypotension, nausea, vomiting, allergies

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Health Sciences Turkey, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital; 🇹🇷 Bursa, Yıldırım, Turkey