Teaching and Learning Obstetric Anaesthesia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Current Situation and Perspectives.

Abstract

Our goal in this review is to describe the current context and peculiarities of obstetric anaesthesia in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and the ongoing actions and perspectives in terms of teaching and learning, focusing on improving maternal outcomes. Correct identification of barriers and lack of infrastructures and anaesthesia providers are still major problems despite efforts of different stakeholders. International consensus and commitment for 2030 goals are trying to be achieved. Structured training courses look a good option as short- and long-term evaluations show a positive impact. Future efforts will have to be also focused on indicators that may help to decrease the high mortality and morbidity ratios in LMIC.