Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Nov 2024
Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Hospital System Readiness for Hemorrhage During and After Cesarean Delivery in Africa.
Mothers in Africa are 50 times more likely to die after cesarean delivery (CD) than in high-income countries, largely due to hemorrhage. It is unclear whether countries across Africa are adequately equipped to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during and after CD. ⋯ Important WHO-recommended measures to reduce hemorrhage during and after CD, are not currently available in many hospitals across Africa. It is likely that the lack of a combination of factors leads to failure to rescue mothers in Africa from postoperative complications. These findings should facilitate codesign of quality improvement initiatives to reduce hemorrhage related to CD.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Nov 2024
Earthquake Preparedness for Operating Room Staff: Lessons Learned From Experiences and the Literature.
Earthquakes pose hazards to health care workers and patients in operating rooms. Proactive planning based on insights gained from past experiences is crucial for enhancing safety. Through a comprehensive literature review, we summarize challenges and lessons learned from real earthquake events to inform the development of effective safety measures in operating rooms. Additionally, we discuss the anesthesiologist's role in crisis management.