Anaesthesia for cervical cerclage: a national survey of current practice among Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association (Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association (OAA)) members in the United Kingdom (2025)
Authors' conclusion
This survey demonstrates a preference for spinal anaesthesia without opioids among 348 respondents.
Study context
- Population
- OAA members in the UK, anaesthesia for cervical cerclageresponse rate 19% (348/1827)
- Participants
- 348 members
- Outcome
- Current anaesthetic management for cervical cerclage
Methodological detailsnational survey, questionnaire
- National survey
- Questionnaire
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Preferred anaesthetic technique and regimen
Common regimen: hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5%
10 - 12 mg
Common regimen: hyperbaric prilocaine 2%
40 - 60 mg
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Prilocaine
- Associated with faster recovery; use limited by availability and experience
Original publication
Anaesthesia for cervical cerclage: a national survey of current practice among Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association (OAA) members in the United Kingdom (2025). Int J Obstet Anesth. Published 8 March 2026. doi:10.
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