WCA2026: General anaesthesia for caesarean delivery: current role and best practices

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Moderator:

Adnane Berdai – Morocco, Co-Chair Obstetric Anaesthesia Track

Speakers:

- Cynthia Wong – USA, Obstetric Anaesthesia Track Member

- Nuala Lucas – UK, Obstetric Anaesthesia Track Member

Learning objectives:

- Current role of general anaesthesia for caesarean delivery: Describe indication, predisposing factors, anaesthetic outcome and identify the main maternal and foetal risks associated with general anaesthesia.
- Airway management in caesarean delivery: Describe mode of airway management including choice of airway devices and intubation technique. Detail recognition and management of the difficult airway, and describe an algorithmic approach. Specify the risks of aspiration and upper airway obstruction at extubation in caesarean delivery.
- Technique of general anaesthesia for caesarean delivery: Detail the anaesthetic induction, taking into account obstetric and foetal considerations. Describe maintenance of anaesthesia while minimising the risk of intraoperative awareness and avoiding uterine atony. Plan a multimodal postoperative analgesia technique.