Hemodynamic effects of a right lumbar–pelvic wedge during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section

Abstract Background Aortocaval compression is a major cause of maternal hypotension. A randomized controlled trial was designed to determine the effectiveness of a mechanical intervention using a right lumbar–pelvic wedge in preventing hypotension after spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Metho...

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Published in:	International journal of obstetric anesthesia Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 307 - 311
Main Authors:	Calvache, J.A, Muñoz, M.F, Baron, F.J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-10-2011
Subjects:	Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Anesthesia, Obstetrical - adverse effects Anesthesia, Spinal - adverse effects Blood Pressure Cesarean Section Female Humans Hypotension Hypotension - prevention & control Left lateral displacement Obstetrics and Gynecology Patient Positioning Pregnancy Right lumbar–pelvic wedge Spinal anesthesia Supine Position Right lumbar–pelvic wedge Left lateral displacement Cesarean section Hypotension Spinal anesthesia
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