Abstract | PURPOSE: The purpose of this Continuing Professional Development module is to review the physiology of maternal hypotension induced by spinal anesthesia in pregnant women, and the effects of fluids and vasopressors. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: CONCLUSION: A volume loading regimen other than crystalloid preload should be adopted. A phenylephrine infusion during elective Cesarean delivery is beneficial for the mother and safe for the newborn.
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Authors | Christian Loubert |
Journal | Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie
(Can J Anaesth)
Vol. 59
Issue 6
Pg. 604-19
(Jun 2012)
ISSN: 1496-8975 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22528166
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Colloids
- Crystalloid Solutions
- Isotonic Solutions
- Vasoconstrictor Agents
- Phenylephrine
- Ephedrine
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Topics |
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical
(adverse effects, methods)
- Anesthesia, Spinal
(adverse effects, methods)
- Cardiac Output
(drug effects)
- Cesarean Section
(methods)
- Colloids
(administration & dosage)
- Crystalloid Solutions
- Ephedrine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Female
- Fluid Therapy
(methods)
- Humans
- Hypotension
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Infant, Newborn
- Isotonic Solutions
(administration & dosage)
- Phenylephrine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Pregnancy
- Vasoconstrictor Agents
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Vasodilation
(drug effects)
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