Going under, eyes wide open

Authors

Radwa Koujane, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

A 28-year-old G5P2202 was transported to the operating room for her scheduled c-section after a two-week hospital stay for preeclampsia with severe features. She received her spinal anesthetic, after which the OB attending, and resident physician started the delivery. As the physician verbally expressed frustration with brisk bleeding, the patient became increasingly anxious. The CRNA noted the patient's increased agitation but did not make any interjections on her behalf. Upon controlling the bleed, the physicians start discussing other patients on the floor requiring follow-up. We will discuss OR etiquette in regional anesthesia cases, barriers to patient comfort, and strategies for enhanced communication.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Koujane R, Soto R. Going under, eyes wide open. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.