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Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Class III Obese Parturient: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rising prevalence of obesity, including among pregnant patients, presents challenges for anesthetic management during cesarean sections. We report the case of a parturient with class III obesity (BMI > 60) undergoing elective cesarean section successfully managed with single-shot spinal anesthesia. This case report supports the feasibility of single-shot spinal anesthesia in parturients with class III obesity and emphasizes the importance of rapid recognition and management of potential complications.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.83214

Authors: Yonggang Wang, Fan Lyu, Isadora C Chacon, Amit Patel, Natasa Grancaric, William Zhang

Institutions: New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409912475