Why the study?
How do posture and epidural block affect limb blood flow and arterial pressure in full-term pregnant women?
Population
10 full-term pregnant women (4 for blood flow measurements, 6 for blood pressure measurements)
Comparison
Epidural block and supine posture vs Before epidural block and left lateral posture
Design
Other
Authors
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Supine positioning after epidural warrants caution in term pregnancy; Level 5 data leaves open need for prospective confirmation on perfusion outcomes.
How do posture and epidural block affect limb blood flow and arterial pressure in full-term pregnant women?
The supine position should be avoided in full-term pregnant women receiving an epidural block due to the risk of maternal decompensation and reduced placental perfusion.
Weaver et al. (1975) studied this question.
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