Pulmonary aspiration during pregnancy or immediately postpartum in the UK: A population-based case-control study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is the most frequent cause of death associated with complications of airway management during general anaesthesia. Pregnancy increases aspiration risk owing to factors including delayed gastric emptying and increased intragastric pressure. We descr...

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Main Authors: Ruth Tunn, Marian Knight, Alison Gooda, Nuala Lucas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2025-01-01
Series:NIHR Open Research
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Online Access:https://openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/5-2/v1
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