Effectiveness of Leg Elevation to Prevent Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension during Cesarean Delivery in the Resource-Limited Area: Open Randomized Controlled Trial

Background. Postspinal hypotension is the most common complication after spinal anesthesia for cesarean section (CS). Hypotension mainly occurs due to the reductions of vascular tone leading to decreased systemic vascular resistance and decreased venous return. The aim of this study was to assess th...

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Main Authors: Sofia Assen, Bedru Jemal, Adane Tesfaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5014916