The physiology is always interesting and challenging.
An added layer I try to impress on my residents- in pregnancy the goal oxygen saturation > 95% to avoid any fetal hypoxia, as opposed to most adults we are ok with 89%+.
Thank you so much!! And yes, such an important point!
The same rules really do not apply to pregnant women! We really are thinking about uteroplacental oxygen delivery too!! In addition to the higher oxygen demand!
Great overview of airway management in pregnancy!
The physiology is always interesting and challenging.
An added layer I try to impress on my residents- in pregnancy the goal oxygen saturation > 95% to avoid any fetal hypoxia, as opposed to most adults we are ok with 89%+.
Thank you so much!! And yes, such an important point!
The same rules really do not apply to pregnant women! We really are thinking about uteroplacental oxygen delivery too!! In addition to the higher oxygen demand!