ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ANAESTHESIA PROVIDER EXPERIENCE AND PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING EMERGENCY CAESAREAN SECTIONS: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: Emergency caesarean sections are high-stress procedures with potential risks for both the mother
and the newborn. Anaesthesia plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Aim: To
investigate the association between Anaesthesia provider experience and perioperative outcomes in patients
undergoing emergency caesarean sections. Methods: A total of 100 patients were included in the study and
categorized into three groups based on Anaesthesia provider experience: Group A (0-5 years), Group B (6-10
years), and Group C (11+ years). Baseline characteristics were comparable among the groups. The primary
outcomes assessed were Anaesthesia-related complications, Anaesthesia induction time, and postoperative
recovery time. Secondary outcomes included surgical outcomes and maternal and neonatal complications.
Results: Anaesthesia-related complications were significantly lower in Group C (4%) compared to Group A
(20%) and Group B (14%). Specific complications, such as airway management issues and medication errors,
were also less frequent in Group C. Group C demonstrated significantly shorter Anaesthesia induction times (8.5
minutes, SD ± 2.1) compared to Group A (10.2 minutes, SD ± 2.5) and Group B (9.8 minutes, SD ± 1.8).
Postoperative recovery time was faster in Group C (2.1 hours, SD ± 0.6) than in Group A (2.8 hours, SD ± 0.7)
and Group B (2.6 hours, SD ± 0.5). No significant differences were observed in surgical outcomes or maternal and
neonatal complications among the three groups Conclusion: Anaesthesia providers with 11+ years of experience
demonstrated reduced Anaesthesia-related complications, shorter Anaesthesia induction times, and faster
postoperative recovery.