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TITLE:

ANALYSIS OF ATTITUDES OF PAKISTANI WOMEN TOWARDS ANAESTHESIA TECHNIQUES FOR CAESAREA SECTION IN PAKISTAN

AUTHORS:

Sana Fatima, Hira Ayub, Dr Saim Sattar

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: The field of anesthesia has evolved leaps and bounds over the past few decades. Anesthesiologists play a crucial role in perioperative, intensive care, and pain management. Anesthesiologists do not receive their due regards that they deserve in the eyes of the public. Aims and objectives: This study aimed to analyse the attitudes of Pakistani women towards anaesthesia techniques for Caesarea Section in Pakistan. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Medicine department of Watim Dental College during March 2019 to November 2019. The data was collected through the systematically prepared questionnaire. All females who have C-section were included in this study. Upon arrival in the preoperative area of the obstetric operating suite, the informed written consent was taken. The women were interviewed preferably in Urdu (national) language according to structured pre coded questionnaire by one of the investigators and sequence of questions was followed strictly. Results: We collect the data of 200 females from the hospital and these all females undergo C-section for delivery. Some of them get spinal anesthesia and some get general anesthesia. They belong to different sociological background. The mean age of selected sample size was 20 to 45 years and mean weight was 40 to 120kg. According to analysis of result almost 7% received general anesthesia and 3.25% received epidural and spinal anesthesia. Conclusion: It is concluded that our women are well aware about the existence of anaesthesia techniques however they do reveal lack of knowledge about their risks and benefit.

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