Norepinephrine for Hypotension in Cesarean Section
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Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2020-12-01
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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.