Phenylephrine Versus Ephedrine in Pre-eclampsia

Summary

Phenylephrine administration is associated with reductions in CO and SctO2 compared with ephedrine when used for blood pressure management in women with pre-eclampsia undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.

Timeline

Start

2012-09

Primary completion

2016-07-08

Completion

2016-07-08

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Enrollment): “Significant challenges recruiting a difficult patient population with most surgeries occurring out of hours”

Drugs

Indications