@article{3020776,
    title = "Lessons learned from first case of Cesarean delivery in a COVID-19 positive parturient in Greek region",
    author = "Batistaki, C. and Galarioti, V. and Vasiliadou, S. and Soulioti, E. and Kostopanagiotou, G. and Matsota, P.",
    journal = "Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology",
    year = "2020",
    volume = "36",
    number = "5",
    pages = "S121-S124",
    publisher = "Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications",
    doi = "10.4103/joacp.JOACP_157_20",
    keywords = "fentanyl;  paracetamol;  ropivacaine;  tramadol, adult;  Apgar score;  Article;  case report;  cesarean section;  clinical article;  clinical examination;  coronavirus disease 2019;  elective surgery;  epidural anesthesia;  female;  fever;  Greece;  health care personnel;  human;  intubation;  patient safety;  practice guideline;  pregnancy;  regional anesthesia;  spinal anesthesia;  young adult",
    abstract = "We report the successful anesthetic management of a 24-year-old patient, with an active COVID-19 viral infection, scheduled for elective Cesarean section at 40th week of pregnancy. This was the first case in Greek region, and we report and discuss the difficulties and safety issues regarding a COVID-19 positive patient during an elective cesarean delivery. Regional anesthesia with full protective equipment for health personnel involved, along with careful planning and adherence to guidelines achieved safe completion of the operation. © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved."
}