External Cephalic Version
- Access
- PIV x1
- Airway
- None
- Induction
- None
- Maintenance
- PRN bolus ropivacaine 0.2% to obtain level to T6-T8. Start with 10 mL.
- Emergence
- Awake
- Antibiotics
- None
- Position
- Standard
Notes
Epidural. Consider DPE. No fentanyl/bupivacaine bag.
If ECV goes poorly, may need stat C-section. So having epidural is a good idea.