Publication details
Re: Influence on neonatal outcomes of rocuronium for rapid sequence induction of general anaesthesia for caesarean section reply
| Authors | |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijoa.2018.01.010 |
| Keywords | neonatal outcome; cesarean delivery; general anesthesia; rapid sequence induction |
| Description | We would like to comment on the issue raised in the letter. We agree with the statement that our suggested explanation of lower 1-min Apgar scores is not conclusive – and that there are alternative possibilities, given the absence of data on transplacental transfer of rocuronium 1 mg/kg. Finally, we believe our study reminds us that obstetric general anesthesia may affect both the mother and the child. Our duty is to optimize the outcomes of both. |