Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal

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Thrombocytopenia is a common manifestation in pregnancy. It is mostly dilutional when no pathological causation is evident. There are no clear‑cut guidelines to determine the platelet count at which anesthesiologists can safely administer regional anesthesia in obstetric patients. A safe approach in an asymptomatic mother is outlined here.

Keywords

Anaesthetic management, Elective Cesarean Section, Gestational Thrombocytopenia, Hematological abnormality in pregnancy
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