Lessons learned from first case of Cesarean delivery in a COVID-19 positive parturient in Greek region

Chrysanthi Batistaki; Vasiliki Galarioti; Sofia Vasiliadou; Eleftheria Soulioti; Georgia Kostopanagiotou; Paraskevi Matsota

doi:10.4103/joacp.JOACP_157_20

Lessons learned from first case of Cesarean delivery in a COVID-19 positive parturient in Greek region

J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2020 Aug;36(Suppl 1):S121-S124. doi: 10.4103/joacp.JOACP_157_20. Epub 2020 Jul 31.

Authors

Chrysanthi Batistaki¹, Vasiliki Galarioti¹, Sofia Vasiliadou¹, Eleftheria Soulioti¹, Georgia Kostopanagiotou¹, Paraskevi Matsota¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anaesthesiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Attikon" University Hospital, 1 Rimini str, Athens, Greece.

Abstract

We report the successful anesthetic management of a 24-year-old patient, with an active COVID-19 viral infection, scheduled for elective Cesarean section at 40^th week of pregnancy. This was the first case in Greek region, and we report and discuss the difficulties and safety issues regarding a COVID-19 positive patient during an elective cesarean delivery. Regional anesthesia with full protective equipment for health personnel involved, along with careful planning and adherence to guidelines achieved safe completion of the operation.

Keywords: Anesthesia; COVID-19; Cesarean section.

Publication types

Case Reports