Cooperating with Anesthesiologists in Obstetric Practice

Abstract

 One of the features of obstetric practice is the high frequency of emergent conditions. Facing with nonreassuring fetal status, especially prolonged deceleration, speedy delivery of the fetus is essential for preventing not only fetal demise but also neurologic sequela. Placenta accreta/increta, which is relatively difficult to diagnose, is a serious condition necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. In order to avoid unexpected profuse bleeding, after delivering the baby, leave the placenta alone, and hysterectomy can be performed safely with the use of transcatheter arterial embolization/balloon occlusion. In addition to feto/maternal emergencies, the anesthesiologist should be consulted in surgery during pregnancy, fetal surgery, critical care, labor analgesia, etc. Close collaboration with the anesthesiologist is indispensable for safe maternal and fetal management.