Obstetric Anaesthesia

One might first wish to start with a refresher of relevant materno-placental physiology and pharmacology from the Primary FRCA syllabus.

With a guaranteed CRQ question on Obstetrics, and perceived 'easy' marks, one should spend some time becoming acquainted with the contents of the various sections below.

• Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy
• Conditions
• Medical conditions in obstetric patients
• Obstetric conditions
• Obstetric emergencies


• Analgesia & anaesthesia
• Analgesia in obstetrics
• Anaesthesia for caesarean section
• Post-dural puncture headache