Eculizumab for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: Two cases of successful pregnancy outcomes.

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare disease with the incidence ranging from 0.08 to 0.57 per 100,000 person-years.

Where is obstetric anesthesiology heading in the next decade? An Eastern European perspective.

European countries of "Eastern Block" origin took different healthcare and economic development trajectories after the Berlin Wall fell. Despite decreased maternal and neonatal mortality in the last two decades, healthcare disparities exist between the various countries. Minimum standards for obstetric anesthesia are not available for every maternity patient.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ERAS PROTOCOL FOR CESAREAN SECTION.

In the past few decades, many changes have been noticed in all medical branches, especially in surgery. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a completely new approach, with the main goal to change the period of patient's recovery, making perioperative time easier and shorter. The patient's recovery is faster, better and the patient's satisfaction is bigger.

Epidural hematoma following low molecular weight heparin prophylaxis and spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery.

Epidural hematoma is a very uncommon complication of spinal anesthesia. Its incidence has been reported to be between 1:200 000-250 000 in the obstetric population following neuraxial anesthesia. Cesarean delivery increases the risk of maternal venous thromboembolism significantly and recommendations to decrease its incidence and morbidity have been developed.