01958 Anesthesia external cephalic version
Also known as: ECV anesthesia, version anesthesia, breech turning anesthesia
Anesthesia for external cephalic version procedure. Covers anesthesia for manual rotation of a fetus from breech or transverse lie to cephalic (head-down) presentation in late pregnancy.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for external cephalic version, typically performed at 36-37 weeks gestation to convert breech to vertex presentation and avoid cesarean delivery. Neuraxial anesthesia improves success rates by providing uterine relaxation and patient comfort.
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