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Are the following true or false postpartum?

True / False

Gastric emptying may be reduced for up to 48 hours Correct

The white cell count remains raised for up to 6 weeks Correct

Blood volume returns to normal within a few days Correct

Cardiac output returns to normal after six to eight weeks Correct

Arterial blood gas parameters usually return to normal in a few days Correct

Explanation

Arterial blood gas parameters return to normal after a few days.

Blood volume will eventually return to normal by 6 weeks.

Cardiac output, stroke volume and heart rate take six to eight weeks postpartum to return to normal levels.

Gastric emptying remains reduced for 24-48 hours following delivery therefore the increased risk of aspiration should be considered.

The white cell count returns to normal by 4-6 weeks.

Reference:

Walton NK, Melachuri VK. Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy. Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain. 2006;6:83-85.

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