Update on anesthetic management in the patient with preeclampsia: A narrative review

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https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v14i1.630

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pre-eclampsia, anesthesia, perioperative medicine, obstetrics, hypertension pregnancy-induced

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Introduction: Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy with high risk of maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality. Its anesthetic management is key to optimize perioperative safety. Methodology: A narrative review was performed in databases such as PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library, without time restriction, using DeCS/MeSH terms: Pre-Eclampsia, Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, Obstetrics, Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced. Results: Regional anesthesia is the first choice in cesarean section due to its hemodynamic stability and lower neonatal impact. General anesthesia is reserved for cases of coagulopathy or neurological compromise, with greater risk of perioperative hypertension. Invasive monitoring, adequate use of vasopressors and multimodal analgesia are fundamental in intraoperative and postoperative management. Conclusion: A personalized anesthetic approach based on the pathophysiology of preeclampsia improves maternal-fetal outcomes. Optimization of anesthetic strategies and development of new technologies will contribute to improve safety in this population.

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2025-05-23

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Update on anesthetic management in the patient with preeclampsia: A narrative review. (2025). Revista Médica Panacea, 14(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v14i1.630