Anesthesia Considerations 

Risk factors​

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• High risk

  • Prior preeclampsia

  • Pre-pregnancy BMI ≥30

  • Chronic medical dz (HTN, pre-gestational DM, CKD, SLE/antiphospholipid antibody syndrome)

  • Assisted reproductive technology

• Moderate risk

  • Prior placental abruption, stillbirth, or FHR

  • Maternal age ≥40 yrs

  • 1st pregnancy, multiple pregnancy

 

Reference: Magee LA, Smith GN, Bloch C, et al. Guideline No. 426: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Prediction, Prevention, and Management. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2022;44(5):547-571.e1. doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2022.03.002