Immediate postpartum neurological deficits in the lower extremity: a prospective observational study

Highlights • Early postpartum neurological deficits were found in 2% • Most were sensory deficits involving the lumbosacral plexus. • None were clinically important and most resolved within days. • Regional block and delivery mode were not associated risk factors.

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Published in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2017-08, Vol.31, p.5-12
Main Authors: Richards, A, McLaren, T, Paech, M.J, Nathan, E.A, Beattie, E, McDonnell, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Back Injuries - complications
Back Injuries - epidemiology
Female
Humans
Hypesthesia - etiology
Hypesthesia - physiopathology
Infant, Newborn
Lower extremity
Lower Extremity - physiopathology
Lumbosacral Plexus - injuries
Middle Aged
Muscle Weakness - etiology
Muscle Weakness - physiopathology
Nerve Compression Syndromes - epidemiology
Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology
Nervous System Diseases - epidemiology
Nervous System Diseases - physiopathology
Neuraxial block
Neurological deficits
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Postpartum
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sensation Disorders - epidemiology
Sensation Disorders - etiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights • Early postpartum neurological deficits were found in 2% • Most were sensory deficits involving the lumbosacral plexus. • None were clinically important and most resolved within days. • Regional block and delivery mode were not associated risk factors.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.04.002