Abstract
Introduction: Parturients with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2 should be referred to the anaesthetic clinic for antenatal assessment. [1] OAA/AAGBI Guidelines for Obstetric Anaesthetic Services 2013.https://www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk/assets/_managed/cms/files/Clinical%20Guidelines/obstetric_anaesthetic_services_2013.pdf. Google Scholar We assessed parturients’ understanding of high BMI and the additional risks posed to them in order to improve their anaesthetic assessment. This has particular importance due to COVID-19 when most assessments have taken place over the telephone.
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