P.57 Retrospective review of conduct of general anaesthesia for caesarean section in a tertiary maternity unit

Introduction: With the increasing use of neuraxial techniques, general anaesthesia for caesarean section is now a relatively rare occurrence. However, there remain a small number of clinical scenarios where it is unavoidable. Obstetric patients have consistently been shown to be at higher risk of failed intubation, [1] Mushambi MC, Kinsella SM, Popat M et al. Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association and Difficult Airway Society guidelines for the management of difficult and failed tracheal intubation in obstetrics. Anaesthesia 2015;70;1286–1306. Google Scholar aspiration complications and awareness under anaesthesia. [2] Delgado C, Ring L, Mushambi MC. General Anaesthesia in Obstetrics. BJA Educ 2020;20:201-7. Google Scholar We conducted this study to review current practises within our institution in regards to conduct of general anaesthesia for caesarean section.