'If this turns out to be a true equipment shortage we are in big trouble,” said one obstetrical anesthesiologist.
according to Alberta Health Services and the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society is warning doctors to be prepared.
“This is unofficial word, but we are getting it from enough sources that we are getting quite concerned,” said Dr. Dolores McKeen who is also a obstetrical anesthesiologist.“We are telling our members that they have to be prepared and have alternative strategies in place. But if this turns out to be a true equipment shortage we are in big trouble,” McKeen said.
The society has notified Health Canada and is working to determine how widespread the shortage is. It’s also warning doctors to have a back up plan for pain management options.Alberta Medical Association warns of physician shortage – May 29, 2022 “There are strategies we can use, but I would say they are not as safe or as accepted as what epidural labour analgesia would be. I do think they are very critical in terms of patient safety. It’s not just about labour analgesia — it’s all about avoiding general anesthesia in that patient population,” McKeen said.“We know with COVID-19 there have been supply chain issues with lots of medical devices.
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