Beyond the Scalpel: Unravelling the Anaesthetic Maze in Elective C-Section for Placenta Accreta Spectrum

Abstract

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders pose significant challenges in the anaesthetic management of elective caesarean section. This article explores the anaesthetic considerations for patients with PAS focusing on the optimal techniques to ensure maternal safety and surgical success. The analysis examines the advantages and disadvantages of general anaesthesia, neuraxial anaesthesia, and combined techniques to inform considerations of anaesthetic management in this high-risk population.

Keywords: anaesthetic management; caesarean section; general anaesthesia; neuraxial anaesthesia; placenta accreta spectrum.