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How does MAC change during pregnancy. What is this change attributed to? | During pregnancy, MAC will decrease 25-40% r/t progesterone and Beta endorphin levels. |
Why are pregnant women more sensitive to LA? | Small epi space r/t venous engorgement, Prog. mediated sens. to LA, Enhanced cardiac toxic, Lumbar lordosis=greater cephalad spread, Transdural spread of LA in the epidural & subarachnoid space r/t decreased space & increased pressure during contractions |
Oxygen consumption increase during pregnancy | 20-40% |
Tidal volume incfrease during |