Spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery in a patient receiving fondaparinux

Ochsner J. 2011 Spring;11(1):81-3.

Abstract

Fondaparinux sodium, a selective inhibitor of factor Xa, is a new anticoagulant being used for thromboprophylaxis in all patient populations. We outline a case of neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean delivery in a patient with recent fondaparinux use and discuss most recent literature recommendations.

Keywords: Cesarean delivery; fondaparinux; neuraxial anesthesia; spinal.