Tag: Obstetric anesthesia

Did you know that unregulated oxytocin infusions can cause significant adverse effects like cardiovascular compromise? The rule of three for oxytocin is a standardized protocol designed to enhance patient safety by precisely managing oxytocin administration during cesarean deliveries.

The incidence of fetal bradycardia, a drop in the fetal heart rate, is approximately 15% following a paracervical block, making it the procedure's most significant side effect [1.3.2]. So, what is the most common adverse effect of a paracervical block? It is this transient change in heart rate [1.2.3].