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Aslanlar E, Alharach CK, Kara İ, Onal O, Aslanlar DA. The Use of End-Tidal CO 2 and Integrated Pulmonary Index to Predict Postspinal Hypotension in Cesarean Section. J Clin Med 2023; 13:85. [PMID: 38202092 PMCID: PMC10779670 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Early diagnosis and treatment of postspinal hypotension (PSH) in obstetric anaesthesia reduces the risk of maternofetal complications. In this study, the effect of EtCO2 and the integrated pulmonary index (IPI) in predicting PSH was investigated. Patients scheduled for cesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were included. The Capnostream 35 respiratory monitor (Medtronic, Inc., Dublin, Ireland) was used for EtCO2 and IPI. PSH developed in 52 (63.4%) of the 82 patients. EtCO2 and IPI values decreased significantly compared with baseline values in patients who developed PSH. There were statistically significant differences in EtCO2 (p = 0.001) and the IPI change (p = 0.045) in patients who developed PSH compared with those who did not. It was found that the EtCO2 difference had an independent effect on predicting PSH (p < 0.05), whereas the IPI difference did not (p > 0.05). One unit decrease in EtCO2 from the baseline increased the risk of PSH by 3.3 times. ROC curve analysis showed that the magnitude of change in EtCO2 was diagnostic for predicting PSH (AUC: 0.90 (0.83-0.97; p < 0.001)). IPI showed no predictive value for postspinal hypotension in cesarean section. However, EtCO2 monitoring, which is non-invasive and real-time monitoring, can be used to predict postspinal hypotension.
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- Emine Aslanlar
- Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine Faculty, Selcuk University, Ardıçlı, Akademi, Celal Bayar St. No. 313, Konya 42250, Turkey; (İ.K.); (O.O.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine Faculty, Başkent University, Hocacihan Mahallesi Saray Caddesi No. 1, Konya 42080, Turkey;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine Faculty, Selcuk University, Ardıçlı, Akademi, Celal Bayar St. No. 313, Konya 42250, Turkey; (İ.K.); (O.O.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine Faculty, Selcuk University, Ardıçlı, Akademi, Celal Bayar St. No. 313, Konya 42250, Turkey; (İ.K.); (O.O.)
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- Meram State Hospital, Hacışaban, Yeni Meram St. No. 97, Konya 42090, Turkey;
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Eskandr AM, Ahmed AM, Bahgat NME. Comparative Study Among Ephedrine, Norepinephrine and Phenylephrine Infusions to Prevent Spinal Hypotension During Cesarean Section. A Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Study. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2021.1936841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Ashraf M Eskandr
- Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Quisna, Egypt
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- Senior Registrar in Anesthesiology, and Intensive Care Department, General Sohag Health Hospital, Sohag, Egypt
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- Lecturer in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
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Xiao F, Xu WP, Yao HQ, Fan JM, Chen XZ. A Randomized Double-Blinded Dose-dependent Study of Metaraminol for Preventing Spinal-Induced Hypotension in Caesarean Delivery. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:608198. [PMID: 34054513 PMCID: PMC8149763 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.608198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Prophylactic infusion of a vasopressor is preferred as a rational choice in clinical practice in Cesarean delivery. Metaraminol is one of most common vasopressors used in obstetric clinical practice. However, the dose-response of metaraminol has not been fully determined and the optimal infusion dose is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the median effective dose (ED50) and 90% effective dose (ED90) of weight-based fixed-rate metaraminol infusions for preventing spinal-anesthesia-induced hypotension in patients having combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for elective Caesarean delivery. Methods: One hundred and seventeen patients with singleton pregnancies were enrolled and randomly allocated into one of five groups in this study. Patients received prophylactic metaraminol infusion at a fixed rate of 0, 0.25, 1.0, 1.75 or 2.5 μg/kg/min in each group immediately after induction with intrathecal 10 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine mixed with 5 μg of sufentanil. An effective prophylactic dose was defined as no occurrence of hypotension during the period of spinal introduction and neonatal delivery. Values for ED50 and ED90 of prophylactic infusion of metaraminol were calculated using probit regression. Characteristics of spinal anesthesia and side effects were recorded. Results: The ED50 and ED90 values of weight-based fixed rate of metaraminol infusion were 0.64 (95% CI, 0.04–1.00) μg/kg/min and 2.00 (95% CI, 1.58–2.95) μg/kg/min respectively. The incidence of hypotension decreased with an increased infusion rate of metaraminol in the five groups (test for trend, p < 0.001). The incidence of hypotension was similar between group 0 and 0.25, but significant higher than other groups; the incidence of hypotension was also similar between group 1.0 and 1.75, but higher than group 2.5. The incidence of reactive hypertension was significantly higher in group 2.5 compared to the other groups. Physician interventions were more frequent in group 0, 0.25 and 2.5 than in group 1.0 and 1.75 (adjusted p < 0.001). No difference was found in neonatal outcomes, including Apgar score and pH value of the umbilical artery. Conclusion: In summary, we have compared four different prophylactic weight-based infusion doses of metaraminol for preventing post-spinal hypotension in Cesarean delivery. The ED50 and ED90 values of metaraminol infusion for preventing spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension were 0.64 μg/kg/min and 2.00 μg/kg/min, respectively. This finding may be helpful for guiding clinical practice and further research.
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- Fei Xiao
- Department of Anesthesia, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Anesthesia, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of preeclamptic and normotensive women who underwent cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2021.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Knigin D, Avidan A, Weiniger CF. The effect of spinal hypotension and anesthesia-to-delivery time interval on neonatal outcomes in planned cesarean delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 223:747.e1-747.e13. [PMID: 32791121 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maternal hypotension after spinal anesthesia, and time from anesthesia to delivery, are potentially modifiable risk factors for neonatal acidosis. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the relationship between the time from spinal anesthesia to delivery and spinal hypotension in planned cesarean deliveries and their effect on neonatal outcome, primarily neonatal acidosis. STUDY DESIGN We performed a retrospective analysis of women with singleton pregnancy undergoing spinal anesthesia for planned cesarean delivery between 37 0/7 and 41 6/7 weeks' gestation using electronic medical records. The occurrence of spinal hypotension and anesthesia-to-incision and incision-to-delivery intervals (minutes) were the primarily studied variables. In addition, spinal hypotension index was developed to account for the duration and magnitude of maternal hypotension. The 90th percentile for the spinal hypotension index defined the sustained spinal hypotension group. The primary outcome was neonatal acidosis (pH of ≤7.1 or base deficit of ≥12.0). The odds ratios were calculated using univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. The multivariate analysis included sporadic spinal hypotension or sustained spinal hypotension, use of vasopressor treatment, and anesthesia-to-incision and incision-to-delivery intervals. RESULTS We included 3150 women in the study. Notably, 43.4% experienced at least 1 event of spinal hypotension (sporadic) and 14.8% experienced sustained spinal hypotension. Neonatal acidosis occurred in 3.4% cases of sporadic spinal hypotension (odds ratio, 1.83; 95% confidence interval, 2.27-2.87) and in 5.8% cases of sustained hypotension (odds ratio, 3.00; 95% confidence interval, 1.87-4.80). Both anesthesia-to-incision and incision-to-delivery intervals were significantly associated with neonatal acidosis as follows: at 90th percentile cutoff, the odds ratios for neonatal acidosis were 3.82 (95% confidence interval, 2.03-7.19) and 2.94 (95% confidence interval, 1.70-5.10), respectively. The use of ephedrine (odds ratio, 2.42; 95% confidence interval, 1.35-4.32) but not phenylephrine (odds ratio, 0.76; 95% confidence interval, 0.34-1.72) treatment was also associated with more cases of neonatal acidosis. The woman's age, gestational age, neonatal birthweight, fetal presentation, and the number of previous cesarean deliveries were not associated with neonatal acidosis. In multivariate analysis, anesthesia-to-incision and incision-to-delivery intervals, use of vasopressor treatment, and sustained spinal hypotension were independently associated with neonatal acidosis. After adjustment, the risk for neonatal acidosis did not increase in women who experienced sporadic spinal hypotension only. Neither neonatal acidosis nor the primary research variables were associated with neonatal complications such as transient tachypnea of the newborn, respiratory distress, or admission to the neonatal unit. CONCLUSION Neonatal acidosis in planned cesarean delivery was common. However, serious perinatal consequences were rare. The adverse effects of sustained spinal hypotension and prolonged anesthesia-to-incision and incision-to-delivery intervals on neonatal acid-base balance were additive. This supports the adoption of prevention strategies for spinal hypotension, which is widely evidenced based on the obstetrical anesthesia literature, but still not universally used. Whether the reduction in intraoperative time intervals would benefit the neonate should be determined by future prospective studies.
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- David Knigin
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Division of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Wang Y, Yang Z, Zhang W. Comparison of Continuous Infusion of Epinephrine and Phenylephrine on Hemodynamics During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Ther 2020; 42:2001-2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chooi C, Cox JJ, Lumb RS, Middleton P, Chemali M, Emmett RS, Simmons SW, Cyna AM. Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 7:CD002251. [PMID: 32619039 PMCID: PMC7387232 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002251.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Maternal hypotension is the most frequent complication of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. It can be associated with nausea or vomiting and may pose serious risks to the mother (unconsciousness, pulmonary aspiration) and baby (hypoxia, acidosis, neurological injury). OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of prophylactic interventions for hypotension following spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. SEARCH METHODS We searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register (9 August 2016) and reference lists of retrieved studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials, including full texts and abstracts, comparing interventions to prevent hypotension with placebo or alternative treatment in women having spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. We excluded studies if hypotension was not an outcome measure. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed study quality and extracted data from eligible studies. We report 'Summary of findings' tables using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 125 studies involving 9469 women. Interventions were to prevent maternal hypotension following spinal anaesthesia only, and we excluded any interventions considered active treatment. All the included studies reported the review's primary outcome. Across 49 comparisons, we identified three intervention groups: intravenous fluids, pharmacological interventions, and physical interventions. Authors reported no serious adverse effects with any of the interventions investigated. Most trials reported hypotension requiring intervention and Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes as the only outcomes. None of the trials included in the comparisons we describe reported admission to neonatal intensive care unit. Crystalloid versus control (no fluids) Fewer women experienced hypotension in the crystalloid group compared with no fluids (average risk ratio (RR) 0.84, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.72 to 0.98; 370 women; 5 studies; low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference between groups in numbers of women with nausea and vomiting (average RR 0.19, 95% CI 0.01 to 3.91; 1 study; 69 women; very low-quality evidence). No baby had an Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes in either group (60 babies, low-quality evidence). Colloid versus crystalloid Fewer women experienced hypotension in the colloid group compared with the crystalloid group (average RR 0.69, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.81; 2009 women; 27 studies; very low-quality evidence). There were no clear differences between groups for maternal hypertension requiring intervention (average RR 0.64, 95% CI 0.09 to 4.46, 3 studies, 327 women; very low-quality evidence), maternal bradycardia requiring intervention (average RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.54 to 1.78, 5 studies, 413 women; very low-quality evidence), nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.66 to 1.19, 14 studies, 1058 women, I² = 29%; very low-quality evidence), neonatal acidosis (average RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.15 to 4.52, 6 studies, 678 babies; very low-quality evidence), or Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes (average RR 0.24, 95% CI 0.03 to 2.05, 10 studies, 730 babies; very low-quality evidence). Ephedrine versus phenylephrine There were no clear differences between ephedrine and phenylephrine groups for preventing maternal hypotension (average RR 0.92, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.18; 401 women; 8 studies; very low-quality evidence) or hypertension (average RR 1.72, 95% CI 0.71 to 4.16, 2 studies, 118 women, low-quality evidence). Rates of bradycardia were lower in the ephedrine group (average RR 0.37, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.64, 5 studies, 304 women, low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference in the number of women with nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.76, 95% CI 0.39 to 1.49, 4 studies, 204 women, I² = 37%, very low-quality evidence), or babies with neonatal acidosis (average RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.07 to 12.00, 3 studies, 175 babies, low-quality evidence). No baby had an Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes in either group (321 babies; low-quality evidence). Ondansetron versus control Ondansetron administration was more effective than control (placebo saline) for preventing hypotension requiring treatment (average RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.54 to 0.83; 740 women, 8 studies, low-quality evidence), bradycardia requiring treatment (average RR 0.49, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.87; 740 women, 8 studies, low-quality evidence), and nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.35, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.51; 653 women, 7 studies, low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference between the groups in rates of neonatal acidosis (average RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.05 to 5.09; 134 babies; 2 studies, low-quality evidence) or Apgar scores of less than 8 at five minutes (284 babies, low-quality evidence). Lower limb compression versus control Lower limb compression was more effective than control for preventing hypotension (average RR 0.61, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.78, 11 studies, 705 women, I² = 65%, very low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference between the groups in rates of bradycardia (RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.11 to 3.56, 1 study, 74 women, very low-quality evidence) or nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.42, 95% CI 0.14 to 1.27, 4 studies, 276 women, I² = 32%, very-low quality evidence). No baby had an Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes in either group (130 babies, very low-quality evidence). Walking versus lying There was no clear difference between the groups for women with hypotension requiring treatment (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.41 to 1.21, 1 study, 37 women, very low-quality evidence). Many included studies reported little to no information that would allow an assessment of their risk of bias, limiting our ability to draw meaningful conclusions. GRADE assessments of the quality of evidence ranged from very low to low. We downgraded evidence for limitations in study design, imprecision, and indirectness; most studies assessed only women scheduled for elective caesarean sections. External validity also needs consideration. Readers should question the use of colloids in this context given the serious potential side effects such as allergy and renal failure associated with their administration. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS While interventions such as crystalloids, colloids, ephedrine, phenylephrine, ondansetron, or lower leg compression can reduce the incidence of hypotension, none have been shown to eliminate the need to treat maternal hypotension in some women. We cannot draw any conclusions regarding rare adverse effects associated with use of the interventions (for example colloids) due to the relatively small numbers of women studied.
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- Cheryl Chooi
- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Healthy Mothers, Babies and Children, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Australia
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Hendriks M, Bartolo S, Constans B, Gonzalez M, Tavernier B, Garabedian C, Subtil D. [Factors related to severe neonatal acidosis in planned cesarean section. A case-control study]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 48:784-789. [PMID: 32417399 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify factors related to the occurrence of severe neonatal acidosis in case of planned caesarean section. METHODS Case-control study conducted between 1997 and 2016 among women with planned caesarean delivery at term. Cases were women whose neonates had neonatal arterial pH<7,0. For each case, two planned caesarean sections with neonatal pH≥7,0 were selected as controls. Women whose fetus had a congenital malformation and those whose anesthesia was not spinal anesthesia were excluded. RESULTS Among the 5014 planned cesarean sections of the study period, 38 severe neonatal acidosis were observed (incidence of 0,76% CI95 [0,54-1,04]). Compared to 72 controls, the 36 caesareans with severe neonatal acidosis were associated with more frequent maternal obesity (BMI≥30kg/m2), higher ephedrine doses, longer time from skin incision to infant delivery, and more extraction difficulties. After logistic regression, only maternal obesity remained associated with a significant increase in the risk of severe neonatal acidosis, ORa=3,73, 95%CI (1,11-12,56). CONCLUSIONS In case of planned cesarean section, the main risk factor for severe neonatal acidosis is the existence of maternal obesity.
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- M Hendriks
- Hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, pôle Femme-Mère-Nouveau-né, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 1, rue Eugène-Avinée, 59000 Lille, France.
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- Hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, pôle Femme-Mère-Nouveau-né, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 1, rue Eugène-Avinée, 59000 Lille, France
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- Département d'anesthésie réanimation, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Département d'anesthésie réanimation, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Département d'anesthésie réanimation, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, pôle Femme-Mère-Nouveau-né, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 1, rue Eugène-Avinée, 59000 Lille, France; EA 2694 santé publique, épidémiologie et qualité des soins, université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Obstetric Department, Catholic Hospitals, Lille Catholic University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, pôle Femme-Mère-Nouveau-né, université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 1, rue Eugène-Avinée, 59000 Lille, France; EA 2694 santé publique, épidémiologie et qualité des soins, université de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Obstetric Department, Catholic Hospitals, Lille Catholic University, 59000 Lille, France
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Lee A, Ngan Kee W. Effects of Vasoactive Medications and Maternal Positioning During Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Hemodynamics and Neonatal Acid-Base Status. Clin Perinatol 2019; 46:765-783. [PMID: 31653307 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Maternal hemodynamics, positioning, and anesthesia technique for cesarean delivery influence neonatal acid-base balance; direct effects from drugs that cross the placenta also have an influence. Spinal anesthesia limits fetal exposure to depressant drugs and avoids maternal airway instrumentation, but is associated with hypotension. Hypotension may be prevented/treated with vasopressors and intravenous fluids. Current evidence supports phenylephrine as the first-line vasopressor. Fifteen degrees of lateral tilt during cesarean delivery has been advocated to relieve vena caval obstruction, but routine use may be unnecessary in healthy nonobese women having elective cesarean delivery if maternal blood pressure is maintained near baseline.
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- Allison Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, Columbia University, 630 West 168th Street PH-5, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sidra Medicine, Al Gharrafa Street, Ar-Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
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El-Mekawy NM. Comparative study between ephedrine infusion vs. CO/post loading of fluids for prevention of hypotension in emergency cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.egja.2012.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chooi C, Cox JJ, Lumb RS, Middleton P, Chemali M, Emmett RS, Simmons SW, Cyna AM. Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 8:CD002251. [PMID: 28976555 PMCID: PMC6483677 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002251.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Maternal hypotension is the most frequent complication of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. It can be associated with nausea or vomiting and may pose serious risks to the mother (unconsciousness, pulmonary aspiration) and baby (hypoxia, acidosis, neurological injury). OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of prophylactic interventions for hypotension following spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. SEARCH METHODS We searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register (9 August 2016) and reference lists of retrieved studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials, including full texts and abstracts, comparing interventions to prevent hypotension with placebo or alternative treatment in women having spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. We excluded studies if hypotension was not an outcome measure. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed study quality and extracted data from eligible studies. We report 'Summary of findings' tables using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 126 studies involving 9565 participants. Interventions were to prevent maternal hypotension following spinal anaesthesia only, and we excluded any interventions considered active treatment. All the included studies reported the review's primary outcome. Across 49 comparisons, we identified three intervention groups: intravenous fluids, pharmacological interventions, and physical interventions. Authors reported no serious adverse effects with any of the interventions investigated. Most trials reported hypotension requiring intervention and Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes as the only outcomes. None of the trials included in the comparisons we describe reported admission to neonatal intensive care unit. Crystalloid versus control (no fluids)Fewer women experienced hypotension in the crystalloid group compared with no fluids (average risk ratio (RR) 0.84, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.72 to 0.98; 370 women; 5 studies; low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference between groups in numbers of women with nausea and vomiting (average RR 0.19, 95% CI 0.01 to 3.91; 1 study; 69 women; very low-quality evidence). No baby had an Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes in either group (60 babies, low-quality evidence). Colloid versus crystalloidFewer women experienced hypotension in the colloid group compared with the crystalloid group (average RR 0.68, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.80; 2105 women; 28 studies; very low-quality evidence). There were no clear differences between groups for maternal hypertension requiring intervention (average RR 0.64, 95% CI 0.09 to 4.46, 3 studies, 327 women;very low-quality evidence), maternal bradycardia requiring intervention (average RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.79, 6 studies, 509 women; very low-quality evidence), nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.61 to 1.13, 15 studies, 1154 women, I² = 37%; very low-quality evidence), neonatal acidosis (average RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.15 to 4.52, 6 studies, 678 babies; very low-quality evidence), or Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes (average RR 0.24, 95% CI 0.03 to 2.05, 11 studies, 826 babies; very low-quality evidence). Ephedrine versus phenylephrineThere were no clear differences between ephedrine and phenylephrine groups for preventing maternal hypotension (average RR 0.92, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.18; 401 women; 8 studies; very low-quality evidence) or hypertension (average RR 1.72, 95% CI 0.71 to 4.16, 2 studies, 118 women, low-quality evidence). Rates of bradycardia were lower in the ephedrine group (average RR 0.37, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.64, 5 studies, 304 women, low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference in the number of women with nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.76, 95% CI 0.39 to 1.49, 4 studies, 204 women, I² = 37%, very low-quality evidence), or babies with neonatal acidosis (average RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.07 to 12.00, 3 studies, 175 babies, low-quality evidence). No baby had an Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes in either group (321 babies; low-quality evidence). Ondansetron versus controlOndansetron administration was more effective than control (placebo saline) for preventing hypotension requiring treatment (average RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.54 to 0.83; 740 women, 8 studies, low-quality evidence), bradycardia requiring treatment (average RR 0.49, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.87; 740 women, 8 studies, low-quality evidence), and nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.35, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.51; 653 women, 7 studies, low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference between the groups in rates of neonatal acidosis (average RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.05 to 5.09; 134 babies; 2 studies, low-quality evidence) or Apgar scores of less than 8 at five minutes (284 babies, low-quality evidence). Lower limb compression versus controlLower limb compression was more effective than control for preventing hypotension (average RR 0.61, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.78, 11 studies, 705 women, I² = 65%, very low-quality evidence). There was no clear difference between the groups in rates of bradycardia (RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.11 to 3.56, 1 study, 74 women, very low-quality evidence) or nausea and/or vomiting (average RR 0.42 , 95% CI 0.14 to 1.27, 4 studies, 276 women, I² = 32%, very-low quality evidence). No baby had an Apgar score of less than 8 at five minutes in either group (130 babies, very low-quality evidence). Walking versus lyingThere was no clear difference between the groups for women with hypotension requiring treatment (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.41 to 1.21, 1 study, 37 women, very low-quality evidence).Many included studies reported little to no information that would allow an assessment of their risk of bias, limiting our ability to draw meaningful conclusions. GRADE assessments of the quality of evidence ranged from very low to low. We downgraded evidence for limitations in study design, imprecision, and indirectness; most studies assessed only women scheduled for elective caesarean sections.External validity also needs consideration. Readers should question the use of colloids in this context given the serious potential side effects such as allergy and renal failure associated with their administration. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS While interventions such as crystalloids, colloids, ephedrine, phenylephrine, ondansetron, or lower leg compression can reduce the incidence of hypotension, none have been shown to eliminate the need to treat maternal hypotension in some women. We cannot draw any conclusions regarding rare adverse effects associated with use of the interventions (for example colloids) due to the relatively small numbers of women studied.
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- Cheryl Chooi
- Women's and Children's HospitalDepartment of Women's Anaesthesia72 King William RoadAdelaideAustralia5006
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- Women's and Children's HospitalDepartment of Women's Anaesthesia72 King William RoadAdelaideAustralia5006
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- Women's and Children's HospitalDepartment of Women's Anaesthesia72 King William RoadAdelaideAustralia5006
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- Healthy Mothers, Babies and Children, South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteWomen's and Children's Hospital72 King William RoadAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia5006
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- Royal North Shore HospitalReserve RoadSt LeonardsSydneyNSWAustralia2065
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- Women's and Children's HospitalDepartment of Women's Anaesthesia72 King William RoadAdelaideAustralia5006
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- Mercy Hospital for WomenDepartment of Anaesthesia163 Studley RoadHeidelbergVictoriaAustralia3084
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- Women's and Children's HospitalDepartment of Women's Anaesthesia72 King William RoadAdelaideAustralia5006
- University of SydneySydneyAustralia
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Sun S, Sun D, Yang L, Han J, Liu R, Wang L. Dose-dependent effects of intravenous methoxamine infusion during hip-joint replacement surgery on postoperative cognitive dysfunction and blood TNF-α level in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2017; 17:75. [PMID: 28599629 PMCID: PMC5466783 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-017-0367-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), common in elderly patients, is thought to be closely associated with intraoperative instability of hemodynamics and excessive excretion of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Methoxamine is a blood-pressure increasing drug commonly used for maintaining intraoperative hemodynamics. Methoxamine potentially promotes TNF-α expression, leading to an increased risk of POCD. This study aimed to investigate the dose-dependent effect of methoxamine on the incidence of early POCD and blood TNF-α level. Methods This single-center prospective double-blind controlled clinical trial included a total of 300 adult patients (75–90 years old, American Society of Anesthesiologists class II–III) who underwent unilateral hip-joint replacement surgery under epidural anesthesia. Patients were randomly divided into three methoxamine groups (M1, M2, and M3), and one control group (n = 75 per group). During surgery, M1, M2, and M3 patients received intravenous infusion of methoxamine at 2, 3, or 4 μg·kg−1·min−1, respectively; the control group received saline of same volume at the same infusion rate. All patients received standard transfusion to maintain stable circulation. Hemodynamics, cardiovascular events, and serum TNF-α levels were monitored. Mini Mental State Examination was performed both before and after surgery to diagnose POCD. Results The primary outcome of this study was the incidence of POCD, which was higher in the M3 group (18.7%) than in the control group (5.3%), the M1 group (6.7%), or the M2 group (6.7%) (all P < 0.05). The secondary outcomes were the postoperative blood TNF-α level and intraoperative hemodynamic parameters. The postoperative TNF-α level was found to be higher than baseline in all groups and was highest in M3 patients (P < 0.05). The intraoperative hemodynamic parameters showed improved stability in the M1 and M2 groups compared with the control group. However, in the M3 group, abnormally increased intraoperative blood pressure, cardiac output, and systolic stroke volume were observed. Conclusions Intravenous infusion of methoxamine at 2–3 μg·kg−1·min−1 can maintain stable hemodynamics in elderly patients during epidural anesthesia for hip-joint replacement surgery, without increasing the incidence of POCD. Increasing the dose to 4 μg·kg−1·min−1 provided no further advantages but induced adverse effects on the intraoperative hemodynamics. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Register (Unique identifier: ChiCTR-INR-15007607, retrospectively registered 18 Dec 2015).
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- Shenghui Sun
- Affiliated High School of Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No.222 ZhongshanRoad, Xigang District, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neuroelectrophysiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No.222 ZhongshanRoad, Xigang District, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No.222 ZhongshanRoad, Xigang District, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No.222 ZhongshanRoad, Xigang District, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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Jee YS. Management of hypotension after spinal anesthesia administered for caesarean section. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2017. [DOI: 10.17085/apm.2017.12.2.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Young Seok Jee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Gregory SH, Yalamuri SM, McCartney SL, Shah SA, Sosa JA, Roman S, Colin BJ, Lentschener C, Munroe R, Patel S, Feinman JW, Augoustides JG. Perioperative Management of Adrenalectomy and Inferior Vena Cava Reconstruction in a Patient With a Large, Malignant Pheochromocytoma With Vena Caval Extension. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2017; 31:365-377. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Mon W, Stewart A, Fernando R, Ashpole K, El-Wahab N, MacDonald S, Tamilselvan P, Columb M, Liu YM. Cardiac output changes with phenylephrine and ephedrine infusions during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: A randomized, double-blind trial. J Clin Anesth 2016; 37:43-48. [PMID: 28235526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Revised: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hypotension is a common side effect of spinal anesthesia. Phenylephrine and ephedrine are the two most frequently used vasopressors to treat spinal hypotension during cesarean delivery. In this randomized double-blind study, we aimed to evaluate cardiac output (CO) changes with phenylephrine or ephedrine infusions titrated to maintain baseline systolic blood pressure (bSBP) during spinal anesthesia. Women (n = 40) scheduled for elective cesarean delivery received either phenylephrine 100 μg/min or ephedrine 5 mg/min infusions. Baseline hemodynamics (cardiac output, heart rate, systolic blood pressure) were recorded in the left lateral tilt position before fluid preload, and recorded every minute after spinal anesthesia until delivery. Umbilical cord blood gases were analyzed within 5 minutes of delivery. Good systolic blood pressure control was attained in both groups with minimal periods of hypotension (SBP <80% of bSBP) or hypertension (SBP >120% of bSBP). Cardiac output and heart rate increased over time with ephedrine, but decreased with phenylephrine. The maximum increase in CO from the baseline was 12%, in the ephedrine group, and this occurred 20 minutes after spinal injection. Cardiac output fell by more than 17% in the phenylephrine group, maximal at 10 minutes following spinal injection. Despite good systolic blood pressure control and increased cardiac output with ephedrine, administration of ephedrine was associated with significantly more fetal acidosis [Median (Interquartile range, IQR) UApH - phenylephrine = 7.33 (7.31-7.34) and ephedrine = 7.22 (7.16-7.27), P < .05].
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- St.Richard's Hospital, Chichester, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Odekon L, Landau R, Blouin JL, Brodow D, Wang S, Smiley RM. The Effect of β2-Adrenoceptor Genotype on Phenylephrine Dose Administered During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery. Anesth Analg 2015; 120:1309-16. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000000675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The Effects of Ephedrine and Phenylephrine on Placental Vascular Resistance During Cesarean Section Under Epidual Anesthesia. Cell Biochem Biophys 2015; 73:687-93. [DOI: 10.1007/s12013-015-0676-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nag DS, Samaddar DP, Chatterjee A, Kumar H, Dembla A. Vasopressors in obstetric anesthesia: A current perspective. World J Clin Cases 2015; 3:58-64. [PMID: 25610851 PMCID: PMC4295220 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i1.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2014] [Revised: 08/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Vasopressors are routinely used to counteract hypotension after neuraxial anesthesia in Obstetrics. The understanding of the mechanism of hypotension and the choice of vasopressor has evolved over the years to a point where phenylephrine has become the preferred vasopressor. Due to the absence of definitive evidence showing absolute clinical benefit of one over the other, especially in emergency and high-risk Cesarean sections, our choice of phenylephrine over the other vasopressors like mephentermine, metaraminol, and ephedrine is guided by indirect evidence on fetal acid-base status. This review article evaluates the present day evidence on the various vasopressors used in obstetric anesthesia today.
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Aya AG, Ducloy-Bouthors AS, Rugeri L, Gris JC. [Anesthetic management of severe or worsening postpartum hemorrhage]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 43:1030-62. [PMID: 25447392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2014.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Risk factors of maternal morbidity and mortality during postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) include non-optimal anesthetic management. As the anesthetic management of the initial phase is addressed elsewhere, the current chapter is dedicated to the management of severe PPH. METHODS A literature search was performed using PubMed and Medline databases, and the Cochrane Library, for articles published from 2003 up to and including 2013. Several keywords related to anesthetic and critical care practice, and obstetrical management were used, in various combinations. Guidelines from several societies and organisations were also read. RESULTS When PPH worsens, one should ask for additional team personnel (professional consensus). Patients should be monitored for heart rate, blood pressure, skin and mucosal pallor, bleeding at skin puncture sites, diuresis and the volume of genital bleeding (grade B). Because of the possible rapid worsening of coagulapathy, patients should undergo regular evaluation of coagulation status (professional consensus). Prevention and management of hypothermia should be considered (professional consensus), by warming intravenous fluids and blood products, and by active body warming (grade C). Antibiotics should be given, if not already administered at the initial phase (professional consensus). Vascular fluids must be given (grade B), the choice being left at the physician discretion. Blood products transfusion should be decided based on the clinical severity of PPH (professional consensus). Priority is given to red blood cells (RBC) transfusion, with the aim to maintain Hb concentration>8g/dL. The first round of products could include 3 units of RBC (professional consensus), and the following round 3 units of RBC, and 3 units of fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The FFP:RBC ratio should be kept between 1:2 and 1:1 (professional consensus). Depending on the etiology of PPH, the early administration of FFP is left at the discretion of the physician (professional consensus). Platelet count should be maintained at>50 G/L (professional consensus). During massive PPH, fibrinogen concentration should be maintained at>2g/L (professional consensus). Fibrinogen can be given without prior fibrinogen measurement in case of massive bleeding (professional consensus). General anesthesia should be considered in case of hemodynamic instability, even when an epidural catheter is in place (professional consensus). CONCLUSION The anesthetic management aims to restore and maintain optimal respiratory state and circulation, to treat coagulation disorders, and to allow invasive obstetrical and radiologic procedures. Clinical and instrumental monitoring are needed to evaluate the severity of PPH, to guide the choice of therapeutic options, and to assess treatments efficacy.
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- A G Aya
- Département anesthésie-douleur, groupe hospitalo-universitaire Caremeau, place du Pr.-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 09, France; EA2992, faculté de médecine Montpellier-Nîmes, 186, chemin du Carreau-de-Lanes, 30029 Nîmes cedex 2, France.
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- Pôle d'anesthésie-réanimation, CHU Lille, 2, avenue Oscar-Lambret, 59037 Lille, France
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- Unité d'hémostase clinique, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, pavillon E 5, place d'Arsonval, 69003 Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire et consultations d'hématologie, groupe hospitalo-universitaire Caremeau, place du Pr.-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 09, France; EA2992, faculté de médecine Montpellier-Nîmes, 186, chemin du Carreau-de-Lanes, 30029 Nîmes cedex 2, France
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Sun D, Wu Y, Yang L, Han J, Liu R, Wang L. Effects of continuous intravenous infusion of methoxamine on the intraoperative hemodynamics of elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Med Sci Monit 2014; 20:1969-76. [PMID: 25326008 PMCID: PMC4211421 DOI: 10.12659/msm.890760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hemodynamic disturbances are common during continuous epidural anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. This study aimed to investigate the effects of methoxamine on the intraoperative hemodynamics in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty under epidural anesthesia. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective study included 150 elderly patients undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty under epidural anesthesia. Patients were randomly assigned into 5 groups (n=30 per group): a control group receiving saline (Group C), a dopamine group receiving 7 µg/kg/min dopamine (Group D), and methoxamine groups receiving 1, 2, or 3 µg/kg/min methoxamine (Groups M1, M2, and M3, respectively). Hemodynamic parameters were assessed 10 min before anesthesia (T1); 10 min (T2), 20 min, (T3), 30 min (T4), and 60 min (T5) after anesthesia; and at the conclusion of surgery (T6). RESULTS At T2-T6, the mean arterial pressure, central venous pressure, cardiac output, stroke volume, stroke volume ratio, and pulmonary vascular resistance were higher in Groups D, M2, and M3 compared to Group C (p<0.05). Compared to Group D, the heart rate and rate pressure product were significantly lower in Groups M1-M3. Infusion volume, ephedrine dose, and postoperative 24-h urine volume were significantly lower and intraoperative urine volume was significantly greater in Groups D, M2, and M3 compared with Group C. Hypertension occurred more frequently in Group M3 than in any other group. CONCLUSIONS Continuous intravenous infusion of 2 µg/kg/min methoxamine is safe and effective in maintaining hemodynamic stability in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
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- Defeng Sun
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Nerve Electroneurophysiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
- Corresponding Author: Lin Yang, e-mail:
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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Mercier FJ, Diemunsch P, Ducloy-Bouthors AS, Mignon A, Fischler M, Malinovsky JM, Bolandard F, Aya AG, Raucoules-Aimé M, Chassard D, Keita H, Rigouzzo A, Le Gouez A. 6% Hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) vs Ringer's lactate preloading before spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean delivery: the randomized, double-blind, multicentre CAESAR trial. Br J Anaesth 2014; 113:459-67. [PMID: 24970272 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vasopressor administration is recommended to prevent hypotension during spinal anaesthesia (SA) for elective Caesarean delivery. We aimed to test the superior efficacy and ensure safety of a hydroxyethyl starch (HES) vs a Ringer's lactate (RL) preloading, when combined with a phenylephrine-based prophylaxis. METHODS A total of 167 healthy parturients undergoing elective Caesarean delivery under SA were included in this multicentre, randomized, double-blind study. Patients received 500 ml of 6% HES (130/0.4)+500 ml of RL (HES group) or 1000 ml of RL (RL group) i.v. before SA. After SA, i.v. phenylephrine boluses were titrated when systolic arterial pressure (SAP) was below 95% of baseline. The primary outcome was the incidence of maternal hypotension (SAP <80% of baseline). RESULTS The incidence of both hypotension and symptomatic hypotension (i.e. with dizziness, nausea/vomiting, or both) was significantly lower in the HES group vs the RL group: 36.6% vs 55.3% (one-sided P=0.025) and 3.7% vs 14.1%. There was no significant difference in total phenylephrine requirements [median (range): 350 (50-1800) vs 350 (50-1250) µg]. The decrease in maternal haemoglobin value the day after surgery was similar in the two groups [1.2 (1.0) vs 1.0 (0.9) g dl(-1)]. There was no detectable placental transfer of HES in six umbilical cord blood samples analysed in the HES group. Neonatal outcomes were comparable between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Compared with a pure RL preloading, a mixed HES-RL preloading significantly improved prevention of both hypotension and symptomatic hypotension based on early phenylephrine bolus administration and did not induce adverse effects. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT00694343 (http://clinicaltrials.gov).
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- F J Mercier
- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Université Paris-Sud, APHP-Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92141 Clamart, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital de Hautepierre, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre, 59037 Lille, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, APHP- Hôpital Cochin, 75014 Paris, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Foch, 92150 Suresnes, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Maison Blanche, 51100 Reims, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Hotel Dieu, 69002 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Caremeau, 30000 Nîmes, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital de l'Archet, 06200 Nice, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital mère-enfant, 69500 Bron, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, APHP-Hôpital Louis Mourier, 92701 Colombes, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, APHP-Hôpital Armand-Trousseau, 75012 Paris, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Université Paris-Sud, APHP-Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92141 Clamart, France
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Heesen M, Kölhr S, Rossaint R, Straube S. Prophylactic phenylephrine for caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Anaesthesia 2014; 69:143-65. [PMID: 24588024 DOI: 10.1111/anae.12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We conducted a systematic review to determine the harm and benefit associated with prophylactic phenylephrine for caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. We included 21 randomised controlled trials with 1504 women. The relative risk (95% CI) of hypotension with phenylephrine infusion – as defined by authors – before delivery was 0.36 (0.18–0.73) vs placebo, p = 0.004; 0.58 (0.39–0.88) vs an ephedrine infusion, p = 0.009; and 0.73 (0.55–0.96) when added to an ephedrine infusion, p = 0.02. After delivery, the relative risks of hypotension and nausea and vomiting with phenylephrine compared with placebo were 0.37 (0.19–0.71), p = 0.003, and 0.39 (0.17–0.91), p = 0.03, respectively. There was no evidence that hypertension, bradycardia or neonatal endpoints were affected. Phenylephrine reduced the risk for hypotension and nausea and vomiting after spinal doses of bupivacaine generally exceeding 8 mg, but there was no evidence that it reduced other maternal or neonatal morbidities.
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Foss VT, Christensen R, Rokamp KZ, Nissen P, Secher NH, Nielsen HB. Effect of phenylephrine vs. ephedrine on frontal lobe oxygenation during caesarean section with spinal anesthesia: an open label randomized controlled trial. Front Physiol 2014; 5:81. [PMID: 24624090 PMCID: PMC3940064 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2014.00081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Accepted: 02/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: During caesarean section spinal anesthesia may provoke maternal hypotension that we prevent by administration of phenylephrine and/or ephedrine. Phenylephrine is however reported to reduce the near infrared spectroscopy-determined frontal lobe oxygenation (ScO2) but whether that is the case for patients exposed to spinal anesthesia is not known. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of phenylephrine vs. ephedrine on ScO2during caesarean section with spinal anesthesia in a single center, open-label parallel-group study with balanced randomization of 24 women (1:1). Secondary aims were to compare the effect of the two drugs on maternal hemodynamics and fetal heart rate. Intervention: Ephedrine (0.8–3.3 mg/min) vs. phenylephrine infusion (0.02–0.07 mg/min). Results: For the duration of surgery, administration of ephedrine maintained ScO2 (compared to baseline +2.1 ± 2.8%; mean ± SE, while phenylephrine reduced ScO2 (−8.6 ± 2.8%; p = 0.005) with a 10.7% difference in ScO2between groups (p = 0.0106). Also maternal heart rate was maintained with ephedrine (+3 ± 3 bpm) but decreased with phenylephrine (−11 ± 3 bpm); difference 14 bpm (p = 0.0053), but no significant difference in mean arterial pressure (p = 0.1904) or CO (p = 0.0683) was observed between groups. The two drugs also elicited an equal increase in fetal heart rate (by 19 ± 3 vs. 18 ± 3 bpm; p = 0.744). Conclusion: In the choice between phenylephrine and ephedrine for maintenance of blood pressure during caesarean section with spinal anesthesia, ephedrine maintains frontal lobe oxygenation and maternal heart rate with a similar increase in fetal heart rate as elicited by phenylephrine. Trial registration: Clinical trials NCT 01509521 and EudraCT 2001 006103 35.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Næstved Hospital Næstved, Denmark
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- Musculoskeletal Statistics Unit, Department of Rheumatology, The Parker Institute, Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Næstved Hospital Næstved, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark
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Bozdogan Ozyilkan N, Kocum A, Sener M, Caliskan E, Tarim E, Ergenoglu P, Aribogan A. Comparison of intrathecal levobupivacaine combined with sufentanil, fentanyl, or placebo for elective caesarean section: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study. CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH 2014; 75:64-70. [PMID: 24465046 PMCID: PMC3898189 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2013.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background The addition of opioids to local anesthetics contributes to the quality of spinal anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. Objective In our prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study, our aim was to compare the effect of low-dose sufentanil plus levobupivacaine or a fentanyl plus levobupivacaine mixture on anesthesia quality, block characteristics, newborn and mother well-being, surgeon satisfaction, and duration of postoperative analgesia. Methods Ninety-three patients were randomized into 3 groups (n = 31). Patients in Group C received 0.5% levobupivacaine (2.2 ± 0.2 mL), Group S received 2.5 µg sufentanil plus 0.5% levobupivacaine (2.2 ± 0.2 mL), and Group F received 10 µg fentanyl plus 0.5% levobupivacaine (2.2 ± 0.2 mL) intrathecally completed to a volume of 3 mL with the addition of saline in all groups. Patients’ demographics, sensory and motor block characteristics, hemodynamics, Apgar scores, umbilical blood gas values, maternal side effects, surgeon satisfaction score, time to first analgesia requirement, and additional analgesic use within 24 hours were recorded. Results In Group S and Group F, target levels of sensory and motor block were achieved more rapidly (P < 0.001). The hemodynamic values were lower (P < 0.05), and the duration of sensory blockade and the time of first analgesic requirement were longer (P < 0.001) in Group S. Additional analgesic requirement during first 24-hour period was lowest in Group S, and highest in Group C (P < 0.001). Apgar scores and umbilical blood gas samples were similar between groups. Postoperative pruritus was more frequent in Group S (P < 0.001) and surgeon satisfaction score was significantly lower in Group C (P = 0.003). Conclusions We suggest that the addition of sufentanil and fentanyl to intrathecal levobupivacaine during caesarean section surgery is more effective than the administration of levobupivacaine alone. The addition of sufentanil to levobupivacaine allowed rapid onset time for sensory and motor block levels. It also extended the duration of postoperative analgesia and led to a decrease in total analgesic requirement. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01858090.
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Gyneocology and Obstetrics, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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Perrotin F, Simon E, Potin J, Laffon M. Modalités de naissance du fœtus porteur d’un RCIU. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 42:975-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2013.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Mokarami P, Wiberg N, Olofsson P. Hidden acidosis: an explanation of acid-base and lactate changes occurring in umbilical cord blood after delayed sampling. BJOG 2013; 120:996-1002. [PMID: 23574003 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.12234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the 'hidden acidosis' phenomenon, in which there is a washout of acid metabolites from peripheral tissues in both vaginal and abdominal deliveries, by investigating temporal umbilical cord blood acid-base and lactate changes after delayed blood sampling. DESIGN Prospective comparative study. SETTING University hospital. SAMPLE Umbilical cord blood from 124 newborns. METHODS Arterial and venous cord blood was sampled immediately after birth (T₀), and at 45 seconds (T₄₅), from unclamped cords with intact pulsations taken from 66 neonates born vaginally and 58 neonates born via planned caesarean section at 36-42 weeks of gestation. Non-parametric tests were used for statistical comparisons, with P < 0.05 considered significant. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Temporal changes (T₀-T₄₅) in umbilical cord blood pH, the partial pressure of CO₂ (PCO₂) and O₂ (PO₂), and in the concentrations of lactate, haematocrit (Hct), and haemoglobin (Hb). RESULTS In both groups all arterial parameters, except for PCO₂ in the group delivered by caesarean section, changed significantly (pH decreased and the other variables increased). There were corresponding changes in venous acid-base parameters. When temporal arterial changes were compared between the two groups, the decrease in pH and increase in PCO₂ were more pronounced in the group delivered vaginally. Neonates born vaginally had significantly lower pH and higher lactate, Hct, and Hb concentrations at T₀ and T₄₅ in both the artery and the vein. At T₄₅, arterial PCO₂ and PO₂ levels in the group delivered vaginally were also significantly higher. CONCLUSIONS Delayed umbilical cord sampling affected the acid-base balance and haematological parameters after both vaginal and caesarean deliveries, although the effect was more marked in the group delivered vaginally. The hidden acidosis phenomenon explains this change towards acidaemia and lactaemia. Arterial haemoconcentration was not the explanation of the acid-base drift.
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- Institution of Clinical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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Das S, Mukhopadhyay S, Mandal M, Mandal S, Basu SR. A comparative study of infusions of phenylephrine, ephedrine and phenylephrine plus ephedrine on maternal haemodynamics in elective caesarean section. Indian J Anaesth 2013; 55:578-83. [PMID: 22223901 PMCID: PMC3249864 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5049.90612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This randomized double blind study was started with an objective of management of spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension in elective caesarean section by combining two commonly used vasopressors - ephedrine and phenylephrine in half of their usual doses with an expectation of reducing their foetomaternal side effects. METHODS One hundred and thirty two patients were randomized into three groups to receive either 100 μg/ml phenylephrine (group-P, n=31) or 3 μg/ml ephedrine (group-E, n=33) or 50 mg phenylephrine plus 1.5 mg ephedrine/ml (group-PE, n=29). Immediately after spinal injection the study solution was started prophylactically in every patient at the rate of 40 ml/h. A predefined algorithm was used to adjust the infusion rate according to the systolic blood pressure (SBP). RESULTS Mean fall of SBP was significantly more in group-E than group-P (P=0.009) and group-PE (P=0.013). This was not significantly different when compared between group-P and group-PE (P=0.9). Episodes of hypotension and tachycardia were more in group-E than the other two groups. Statistically significant tachycardia was seen in Group-E than that in other two groups. Incidence of bradycardia and hypertension did not differ significantly among the groups. Maternal nausea and Apgar score were also comparable in three groups. CONCLUSION Current study claims that prophylactic phenylephrine 100 mg/ml is a better choice than ephedrine (3 mg/ml) or 50 mcg phenylephrine plus 1.5 mg ephedrine/ml in prevention of spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension in elective caesarean section. Combination of two drugs in half the usual dose has no added advantage over phenylephrine, but this is better than ephedrine alone.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, North Bengal Medical College, Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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VEESER M, HOFMANN T, ROTH R, KLÖHR S, ROSSAINT R, HEESEN M. Vasopressors for the management of hypotension after spinal anesthesia for elective caesarean section. Systematic review and cumulative meta-analysis. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2012; 56:810-6. [PMID: 22313496 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02646.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Phenylephrine use has been recommended over ephedrine for the management of hypotension after spinal anesthesia for elective caesarean section. The evidence for this is rather limited because in previous trials, pH was significantly lower after ephedrine, but absolute values were still within normal range. We pooled the available data to define maternal and neonatal effects of the two vasopressors. METHODS Literature was identified by a systematic search. Hypotension, hypertension, and bradycardia of the mothers, fetal acidosis defined as a pH < 7.20, and the continuous variables base excess (BE) and arterial pCO(2) of the neonates were recorded. Meta-analysis using the random effects model was performed, and the weighted mean difference (WMD) or risk ratio (RR), and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated. RESULTS The criteria for eligibility were fulfilled by 20 trials including 1069 patients. The RR of true fetal acidosis was 5.29 (95%CI 1.62-17.25, ) for ephedrine vs. phenylephrine (P = 0.006). BE values after ephedrine use were significantly lower than after phenylephrine (WMD -1.17; 95% CI -2.01 - -0.33). Umbilical artery pCO(2) did not differ. Mothers treated with ephedrine had a lower risk for bradycardia (RR 0.17; 95%CI 0.07-0.43; P = 0.004). No differences between vasopressors were observed for hypotension and hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis could clearly demonstrate a decreased risk of fetal acidosis associated with phenylephrine use. In addition with our findings for BE, this suggests a favorable effect of phenylephrine on fetal outcome parameters. The mechanism of pH depression is not related to pCO(2) .
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Klinikum am Bruderwald Sozialstiftung Bamberg; Bamberg; Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Klinikum am Bruderwald Sozialstiftung Bamberg; Bamberg; Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Klinikum am Bruderwald Sozialstiftung Bamberg; Bamberg; Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Klinikum am Bruderwald Sozialstiftung Bamberg; Bamberg; Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; University of Aachen; Aachen; Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Klinikum am Bruderwald Sozialstiftung Bamberg; Bamberg; Germany
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Fluid and vasopressor management for Cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: continuing professional development. Can J Anaesth 2012; 59:604-19. [PMID: 22528166 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-012-9705-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2011] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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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 Maternal hypotension induced by spinal anesthesia is caused mainly by peripheral vasodilatation and is not usually associated with a decrease in cardiac output. Although the intravenous administration of fluids helps to increase cardiac output, it does not always prevent maternal hypotension. Three strategies of fluid administrations are equivalent for the prevention of maternal hypotension and a reduced need for vasopressors: (1) colloid preload; (2) colloid coload; and (3) crystalloid coload. Crystalloid preload is not as effective as any of those three strategies. Unlike phenylephrine, ephedrine can cause fetal acidosis. Therefore, phenylephrine is recommended as first line treatment of maternal hypotension. A phenylephrine infusion (25-50 μg x min(-1)) appears to be more effective than phenylephrine boluses to prevent hypotension, and nausea and vomiting. In pre-eclamptic patients, spinal anesthesia produces less hypotension than in normal pregnant women and fluid volumes up to 1,000 mL are usually well tolerated. Therefore mild to moderate intravascular volume loading is recommended, keeping in mind the increased risk for pulmonary edema in this population. In pre-eclamptic patients, hypotension can be treated either with ephedrine or phenylephrine, and phenylephrine infusions are not recommended. 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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Reitman E, Flood P. Anaesthetic considerations for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy. Br J Anaesth 2012; 107 Suppl 1:i72-8. [PMID: 22156272 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aer343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Surgery during pregnancy is complicated by the need to balance the requirements of two patients. Under usual circumstances, surgery is only conducted during pregnancy when it is absolutely necessary for the wellbeing of the mother, fetus, or both. Even so, the outcome is generally favourable for both the mother and the fetus. All general anaesthetic drugs cross the placenta and there is no optimal general anaesthetic technique. Neither is there convincing evidence that any particular anaesthetic drug is toxic in humans. There is weak evidence that nitrous oxide should be avoided in early pregnancy due to a potential association with pregnancy loss with high exposure. There is evidence in animal models that many general anaesthetic techniques cause inappropriate neuronal apoptosis and behavioural deficits in later life. It is not known whether these considerations affect the human fetus but studies are underway. Given the general considerations of avoiding fetal exposure to unnecessary medication and potential protection of the maternal airway, regional anaesthesia is usually preferred in pregnancy when it is practical for the medical and surgical condition. When surgery is indicated during pregnancy maintenance of maternal oxygenation, perfusion and homeostasis with the least extensive anaesthetic that is practical will assure the best outcome for the fetus.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Habib AS. A review of the impact of phenylephrine administration on maternal hemodynamics and maternal and neonatal outcomes in women undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Anesth Analg 2011; 114:377-90. [PMID: 22104076 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3182373a3e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Phenylephrine is effective for the management of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in parturients undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. While ephedrine was previously considered the vasopressor of choice in obstetric patients, phenylephrine is increasingly being used. This is largely due to studies suggesting improved fetal acid-base status with the use of phenylephrine as well as the low incidence of hypotension and its related side effects with prophylactic phenylephrine regimens. This review highlights the effects of phenylephrine compared with ephedrine on maternal hemodynamics (arterial blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output), and occurrence of intraoperative nausea and vomiting. The impact of the administration of phenylephrine as a bolus for the treatment of established hypotension compared with its administration as a prophylactic infusion is discussed. This article also reviews the impact of phenylephrine compared with ephedrine on uteroplacental perfusion, and fetal outcomes such as neonatal acid-base status and Apgar scores. The optimum dosing regimen for phenylephrine administration is also discussed.
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- Ashraf S Habib
- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Lentschener C, Gaujoux S, Tesniere A, Dousset B. Point of controversy: perioperative care of patients undergoing pheochromocytoma removal-time for a reappraisal? Eur J Endocrinol 2011; 165:365-73. [PMID: 21646289 DOI: 10.1530/eje-11-0162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma is reported with a mortality close to zero in recent studies. The dogma of preoperative fluid and hypotensive drug administrations is widely applied in patients scheduled for pheochromocytoma removal and is assumed to have a beneficial effect on operative outcomes. This paradigm is only based on historical studies of non-standardized practices and criteria for efficacy, with no control group. Pre- and intraoperative hypovolemia have never been demonstrated in patients scheduled for pheochromocytoma removal. Recent improvements in outcome of patients undergoing adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma could also be the result of improvement in surgical techniques and refinement in anesthetic practices. Whether better knowledge of the disease, efficiency of available intravenous short-acting vasoactive drugs, and careful intraoperative handling of the tumor make it possible to omit preoperative preparation in most patients scheduled for pheochromocytoma removal is presently questionable. We reviewed available literature in this respect.
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- Claude Lentschener
- Departments of Anesthesia and Critical Care Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Faculté de Médecine, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Cochin, EA 3623, Université Paris-Descartes, 27 rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques, 75679 Paris Cedex 14, France.
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Mercier FJ. [Prevention and treatment of hypotension during spinal anesthesia for elective caesarean section: any progress in clinical practice?]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 30:622-4. [PMID: 21868191 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2011.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Sertznig C, Vial F, Audibert G, Mertes PM, El Adssi H, Bouaziz H. [Management of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean section: a survey of practice in Lorraine region]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 30:630-5. [PMID: 21705181 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2011.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Accepted: 03/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the survey was to describe current practice in management of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean section in Lorraine. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study by a mail survey. METHODS A 20-item postal questionnaire was sent to all anaesthetists working in public or private hospital with a maternity unit in Lorraine. RESULTS The response rate was 65%. Fifty-one percent of the respondents did not have a written procedure for the management of spinal-induced hypotension. Fluid preloading with or without vasopressor was the most common practice. Colloids were used by 20% of the respondents. For prevention of hypotension, 37% used ephedrine, 28% used phenylephrine mostly in association with ephedrine and 9% based their choice on heart rate. Twenty-six percent did not administer any vasopressor to prevent hypotension. First choice vasopressor for treatment of hypotension was ephedrine. Anaesthetists in academic practice were more likely to use coloading and phenylephrine administration, but none of them used colloids for pre- or coloading. CONCLUSION Management of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean section was significantly influenced by the type of practice.
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, maternité régionale universitaire de Nancy, 10, rue du Docteur-Heydenreich, 54000 Nancy, France
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Bouvet L, Da-Col X, Chassard D, Daléry F, Ruynat L, Allaouchiche B, Dantony E, Boselli E. ED 50 and ED 95 of intrathecal levobupivacaine with opioids for Caesarean delivery. Br J Anaesth 2011; 106:215-20. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeq296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Shim KS, Kim EJ, Lee JH, Lee SG, Ban JS, Min BW. Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for cesarean section in a patient with Moyamoya disease -A case report-. Korean J Anesthesiol 2010; 59 Suppl:S150-3. [PMID: 21286427 PMCID: PMC3030023 DOI: 10.4097/kjae.2010.59.s.s150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2010] [Revised: 04/23/2010] [Accepted: 05/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Moyamoya disease is a rare progressive occlusive disease of the internal carotid arteries. We report a case of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in a patient with Moyamoya disease presenting for Cesarean section. Hypotension associated with spinal anesthesia for Cesarean section is the most common and serious adverse effect despite the use of uterine displacement and volume preload. We continuously infused phenylephrine and ephedrine to prevent hypotension. The intraoperative hemodynamic state was stable. The patient had no significant postoperative complications.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Lehavi A, Abecasis P, Weissman A, Winterstern A, Katz YS. Subarachnoid Block With Hyperbaric Bupivacaine and Morphine May Shorten PACU Stay After Cesarean Delivery. J Perianesth Nurs 2010; 25:371-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2010.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2009] [Revised: 06/01/2010] [Accepted: 07/21/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Klöhr S, Roth R, Hofmann T, Rossaint R, Heesen M. Definitions of hypotension after spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section: literature search and application to parturients. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2010; 54:909-21. [PMID: 20455872 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2010.02239.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section may cause hypotension, jeopardizing the foetus and its mother. We aimed to identify the spectrum of definitions of hypotension used in the scientific literature. In a second part, we applied these definitions to a prospective cohort in order to evaluate the effect of different definitions on the incidence of hypotension. METHODS A systematic literature search in PubMed was performed from 1999 to 2009 with the search terms 'hypotension' and 'caesarean section'. Consecutive parturients undergoing caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were included in a prospective study. RESULTS Sixty-three eligible publications (7120 patients) were retrieved, revealing 15 different definitions of hypotension. A decrease below 80% baseline and the combined definition of a blood pressure below 100 mmHg or a decrease below 80% baseline were the two most frequent definitions, found in 25.4% and 20.6% of the papers, respectively. When applying the spectrum of definitions to a prospective cohort, the incidences of hypotension varied between 7.4% and 74.1%. The incidence increased from 26.7% to 38.5% when using a value below 75% of baseline instead of below 70% of baseline. CONCLUSION There is not one accepted definition of hypotension in the scientific literature. The incidence of hypotension varies depending on the chosen definition. Even minor changes of the definition cause major differences in the frequency of hypotension. This makes it difficult to compare studies on interventions to treat/prevent hypotension and probably hampers progress in this area of research.
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- S Klöhr
- Klinik für Anästhesie, Operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Klinikum Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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Jeon YT, Hwang JW, Kim MH, Oh AY, Park KH, Park HP, Lee Y, Do SH. Positional Blood Pressure Change and the Risk of Hypotension During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery. Anesth Analg 2010; 111:712-5. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181e8137b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lecoq JP, Brichant JF, Lamy M, Joris J. Norepinephrine and ephedrine do not counteract the increase in cutaneous microcirculation induced by spinal anaesthesia. Br J Anaesth 2010; 105:214-9. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeq145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Allen TK, George RB, White WD, Muir HA, Habib AS. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of four fixed rate infusion regimens of phenylephrine for hemodynamic support during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Anesth Analg 2010; 111:1221-9. [PMID: 20495139 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181e1db21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The administration of prophylactic phenylephrine infusions in combination with fluid cohydration significantly reduces the incidence of hypotension in women having cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. The ideal dosing regimen for this purpose is not known. In this study, we investigated the dose of phenylephrine that, when administered as a prophylactic fixed rate infusion, is associated with the least interventions needed to maintain maternal systolic blood pressure (SBP) within 20% of baseline. METHODS Women undergoing elective cesarean delivery were randomly allocated to receive placebo or prophylactic phenylephrine infusion at 25, 50, 75, or 100 μg/min immediately after spinal anesthesia in combination with a 2-L fluid coload. Maternal SBP was maintained within the target range using a predetermined algorithm. The number of physician interventions, hemodynamic performance, intraoperative nausea and vomiting, and umbilical cord blood gases were compared among the groups. RESULTS One hundred one patients were included in the analysis. There were no differences between the placebo and phenylephrine groups in the number of interventions needed to maintain maternal SBP within the target range. Doses of phenylephrine of 25 and 50 μg/min were associated with significantly fewer interventions when compared with 100 μg/min (P = 0.004 vs 50 μg/min, P = 0.02 vs 25 μg/min). Predelivery hypotension was more frequent in the control group compared with all phenylephrine groups. Phenylephrine 75 and 100 μg/min groups were associated with a significantly higher incidence of predelivery hypertension compared with control (P < 0.001 vs 75 μg/min and 100 μg/min). There was a trend toward an increase in median magnitude of deviations of SBP above or below baseline (P = 0.006), and the bias of SBP to be above baseline (P < 0.001) with increasing rates of phenylephrine infusion. There were no differences in the incidence and severity of intraoperative nausea and vomiting and umbilical cord blood gases among the groups. CONCLUSIONS The use of prophylactic fixed rate phenylephrine infusions did not significantly reduce the number of physician interventions needed to maintain maternal predelivery SBP within 20% of baseline compared with placebo. However, prophylactic phenylephrine infusions reduced the incidence and severity of maternal predelivery hypotension. Phenylephrine 25 and 50 μg/min administered as a prophylactic fixed rate infusion provided greater maternal hemodynamic stability than phenylephrine 75 and 100 μg/min. Prophylactic fixed rate infusions may have limited application in clinical practice, and future studies assessing the accuracy of hemodynamic control with variable rate phenylephrine infusions are needed.
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- Terrence K Allen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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Aya AGM, Vialles N, Ripart J. [Anesthesia and preeclampsia]. ANNALES FRANCAISES D'ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION 2010; 29:e141-e147. [PMID: 20478690 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2010.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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An assessment of the patient must take place as early as possible in view of anaesthesia. It is recommended to perform a clotting screen as close as possible to the performing of an epidural anaesthesia. The use of aspirin, if indicated for the prevention of PE, does not as such, constitute a contraindication to performing an epidural anaesthesia if: With regards to the minimum platelet count, the recommended cut-off value for the performing of an epidural and spinal anaesthesia are 75 & 50 x 10(9)/l respectively, only if all of the following conditions are met: It is recommended to quickly set up an epidural anaesthesia because this will improve the blood pressure as well as the utero-placenteric haemodynamics and also because this will facilitate the management in case of a caesarean section. Whereas methylergometrine (Methergin) is contraindicated in the preeclamptic patient, it is possible to use oxytocin (Syntocinion) during and after labour. Before performing a spinal anaesthesia, it is recommended to restrain the administration of crystalloids to a maximum of 1000 ml. Also the i.v. antihypertensive treatment should be reduced or interrupted until complete establishment of the anaesthetic. In case a general anaesthesia is to be performed, an assessment of the criteria for difficult intubation should be performed immediately prior to the induction. The technique employed should be a rapid sequence induction with intubation, while preventing a surge in blood pressure induced by the tracheal intubation. Difficulties to extubate should systematically be anticipated. It is possible to perform a loco-regional anaesthesia following an eclamptic crisis if the following conditions are met: In case of overlapping seizures and/or impaired consciousness, a general anaesthesia is recommended.
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- Département anesthésie-douleur, GHU Caremeau, place du Pr Robert-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France.
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Retrospective study of association between choice of vasopressor given during spinal anaesthesia for high-risk caesarean delivery and fetal pH. Int J Obstet Anesth 2010; 19:44-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2009] [Revised: 05/01/2009] [Accepted: 06/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Prakash S, Pramanik V, Chellani H, Salhan S, Gogia A. Maternal and neonatal effects of bolus administration of ephedrine and phenylephrine during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery: a randomised study. Int J Obstet Anesth 2010; 19:24-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Accepted: 02/10/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cooper DW, Sharma S, Orakkan P, Gurung S. Retrospective study of association between choice of vasopressor given during spinal anaesthesia for high-risk caesarean delivery and fetal pH. Int J Obstet Anesth 2009. [PMID: 19945278 DOI: 1010.1016/j.ijoa.2009.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Phenylephrine given during spinal anaesthesia for low-risk caesarean section is associated with higher fetal pH than ephedrine. However, there is little evidence on the effects of ephedrine and phenylephrine in complicated pregnancies. The aim of this study was to compare umbilical artery pH with phenylephrine and ephedrine given during spinal anaesthesia where caesarean section was performed because of an increased risk of fetal compromise. METHODS We reviewed the case notes of all women at our hospital from 2000-2003 who had undergone high-risk caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia, where umbilical artery and venous pH had been recorded at delivery. Umbilical artery pH was compared by choice of vasopressor and multiple regression analysis was used to investigate the effects of other possible confounding variables. RESULTS One hundred and fifteen patients received no vasopressor, 122 ephedrine (group E) and 148 phenylephrine (group P). The median umbilical artery pH was 7.26 (IQR 7.21-7.30) for the no-vasopressor group, 7.27 (7.22-7.30) for group E and 7.28 (7.22-7.32) for group P (P=0.21). Using multiple regression analysis, the only variable associated with altered umbilical artery pH was a non-reassuring fetal heart trace. CONCLUSIONS Umbilical artery pH was similar whether ephedrine or phenylephrine was used to maintain maternal arterial pressure, which contrasts with studies of low-risk caesarean section.
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- D W Cooper
- Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK.
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Anaesthetic practices for scheduled caesarean delivery: a 2005 French national survey. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2009; 26:694-700. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0b013e328329b071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hetastarch co-loading is as effective as pre-loading for the prevention of hypotension following spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Int J Obstet Anesth 2009; 18:150-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2008.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2008] [Revised: 10/25/2008] [Accepted: 12/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Anaesthesia mode for caesarean section and mortality in very preterm infants: An epidemiologic study in the EPIPAGE cohort. Int J Obstet Anesth 2009; 18:142-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2008.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2008] [Revised: 10/21/2008] [Accepted: 11/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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