Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Anesthetic techniques currently available for caesarean delivery are general and regional anesthesia. Regional anesthesia is used for 95 percent of planned caesarean deliveries in the United States. It is the preferred option as far as balancing risks and benefits to the mother and her fetus is concerned. Spinal anesthesia for caesarean section is advantageous due to simplicity of technique, rapid administration and onset of anesthesia, reduced risk of systemic toxicity and increased density of spinal anesthetic block. Both spinal and epidural techniques are shown to provide effective anesthesia for caesarean section. Spinal anesthesia has a shorter onset time, but treatment for hypotension is more likely if spinal anesthesia is used.
Key words: Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, General Anesthesia.