07 / Anaesthesia · Simulation
The spinal for a caesarean
An elective caesarean under spinal: the dose, the pressor that runs before the pressure falls, the block tested to T4, the oxytocin given slowly, and the uterus that would not contract.
Elective caesarean section for breech presentation at 39 weeks32 y female · 74 kg · ASA 2First pregnancy, uncomplicated. Fasted, given an antacid and sodium citrate, and her partner is in scrubs.
Elective caesarean section for breech presentation at 39 weeks · min 0 · Pre-induction
- HR
- 92
- SpO2
- 98%
- NIBP
- 118/72
- EtCO2
- 0.0 kPa
- RR
- 16
- Temp
- 36.9°
Pre-induction
min 0 · step 1/9
Theatre is ready and the surgeon is scrubbed. She asks whether she will be awake.
Which anaesthetic, and why?
The case waits for your decision.
Teaching values for the printed patient, not a prescribing reference. The drug cart holds every drug here with its class, concentration and dose logic.