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Lead
Stanford University
The investigators wish to test the efficacy of capnograph in detection of apnea and respiratory depression in women following cesarean delivery. Currently, routine intensive monitoring such as the investigators propose is not performed, and many apneas may go undetected.
Age
18–45
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class I or II
Age between 18 and 45
Gestational age greater than 37 completed weeks
Singleton pregnancy.
You may not be if
Contraindication for neuraxial analgesia (bleeding diathesis, neuropathy, severe scoliosis, previous spine surgery, local anesthetic allergy)
Allergies to postoperative medication (opioids, NSAIDs, acetaminophen)
Chronic opioid use
Opioid administration in the previous 12 hours
Inability to adequately understand the consent form
