Obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia

Welcome to this Core Knowledge course on Obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• recall the dermatomal levels required for analgesia in labour and anaesthesia in theatre
• list the non-pharmacological and pharmacological options available for analgesia in labour
• be able to describe the techniques for spinal anaesthesia, epidural anaesthesia, combined spinal and epidural anaesthesia, and general anaesthesia
• discuss the risks and benefits of these techniques
• discuss the role of the anaesthetist in obstetric practice.