Norepinephrine for Hypotension in Cesarean Section

Summary

Hypotension is a very common consequence of the sympathetic vasomotor block caused by spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. Maternal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and dyspnea frequently accompany severe hypotension, and adverse effects on the fetus, including depressed APGAR scores and umbilical acidosis, have been correlated with severity and duration of hypotension. Because hypotension is frequent, vasopressors should be used routinely and preferably prophylactically.

Timeline

Start

2021-04-10

Primary completion

2022-05-04

Completion

2022-05-04

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