Emergency obstetric anaesthesia and the use of beta2-sympathomimetic drugs

Br J Anaesth. 1978 Sep;50(9):969-71. doi: 10.1093/bja/50.9.969.

Abstract

A case of severe foetal distress is recorded and the rationale and use of a beta-sympathomimetic drug are described.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Obstetrical*
  • Cesarean Section
  • Emergencies*
  • Female
  • Fetal Distress / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Propanolamines / therapeutic use*
  • Ritodrine / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Propanolamines
  • Ritodrine