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Obstetric Anesthesia Glossary
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Methylergonovine
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An ergot alkaloid uterotonic agent used to treat postpartum hemorrhage, contraindicated with hypertension.
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APGAR Score
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Standardized assessment tool used to evaluate newborn condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, scoring five physiologic...
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Postpartum Tubal Ligation
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Surgical sterilization procedure performed shortly after delivery, often requiring neuraxial anesthesia extension.
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Sugammadex
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A selective neuromuscular blocking reversal agent that rapidly reverses rocuronium and vecuronium.
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