Publications by authors named "Dugo Angasa"

Background: Spinal anaesthesia complicates maternal hemodynamic and may expose the parturient to dangerous cardiovascular problems. Up to 7% to 89.2% of pregnant women can suffer from spinal anaesthesia-related hypotension.

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Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus. Bupivacaine is a widely recognized local anesthetic available in different baricity and it is frequently used for spinal anesthesia. The baricity of bupivacaine impacts hemodynamic profiles and block characteristics.

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Introduction: Good handover creates a common understanding of responsibility and patients' status. To proceed with effective handover process, effective communication between healthcare providers plays a vital role. But, it is commonly observed that there is ineffective communication between health care providers and it increases the risk of medical errors and negatively affects the quality of care, patient outcome and satisfaction.

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Background: General anesthesia is not without morbidity. One of the well-known life-threatening events associated with general anesthesia is difficult airway which can happen during induction of anesthesia while attempting to insert the endotracheal tube with the aid of a laryngoscope. Difficult intubation, inadequate ventilation, and esophageal intubation are the principal causes of death or brain damage related to airway manipulation.

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