Tag: neonatal safety
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Infection Prevention and Control in Cameroon OB-GYN: Practices in a Referral Hospital
Overview Maternal health outcomes are closely linked to the level of infection prevention and control (IPC) in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) departments. In Cameroon, as in many low- and middle-income countries, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and unsafe obstetric practices contribute to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This article highlights current knowledge and practices related to…
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New Evidence Eases Fears About Anesthesia in C-Sections
Rethinking Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Deliveries For decades, cesarean births have sparked discussions about the safest anesthesia approach for both mother and baby. Regional anesthesia—typically a spinal or epidural block—has often been favored over general anesthesia due to concerns that general anesthesia could impact neonatal outcome and maternal recovery. However, recent research and evolving clinical…
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Research Dismisses Anesthesia Fears in C-Section
New Findings Reassure on Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Births For decades, women undergoing cesarean sections faced a crossroads in anesthesia: regional techniques such as spinal or epidural blocks versus general anesthesia. The choice was not only about the mother’s comfort and speed of surgery, but also about potential effects on the newborn during labor and…