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Dr. Emily Sharpe
Associate professor of anesthesiology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and director of the obstetric anesthesia fellowship program; invited speaker and expert on obstetric anesthesia practices and pain prevention during C-sections.
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Oct 5, 2025
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Episode 318: Pain During C-Section Revisited with Drs. Hofkamp and Sharpe
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Dr. Mike Hofkamp and Dr. Emily Sharpe, experts in obstetric anesthesia, delve into the challenges of pain management during cesarean deliveries. They discuss the shift away from general anesthesia due to historical concerns and legal risks, and emphasize the importance of setting patient expectations about pain. The duo addresses how to measure intraoperative pain and the factors influencing it. They also highlight techniques to optimize epidurals and when to convert to general anesthesia, advocating for better pain management and patient autonomy throughout the process.
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