Key result
Left lateral table tilt and a pelvic wedge were equally effective in producing tilt of the pelvis (mean pelvic angle 20.2° vs 21.0°, respectively).
Why the study?
Does left lateral table tilt compared to a pelvic wedge alter the pelvic angle in women undergoing elective caesarean section?
Population
35 women undergoing elective caesarean section after induction of spinal anaesthesia
Comparison
Left lateral table tilt vs Pelvic wedge under the right hip
Design
RCT, Random allocation
Authors
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Either method suffices for left uterine displacement in caesarean delivery; confirms equivalence of table tilt and wedge for pelvic angulation.
RCT (n=35)
Random allocation
Does left lateral table tilt compared to a pelvic wedge alter the pelvic angle in women undergoing elective caesarean section?
Absolute Event Rate: 20.2% vs 21%
Lateral table tilt and a pelvic wedge are equally effective in producing pelvic tilt to reduce inferior vena cava compression during caesarean section.
Kinsella et al. (2012) conducted an RCT in Elective caesarean section (n=35). Left lateral table tilt vs. Pelvic wedge under the right hip was evaluated on Pelvic angle. Left lateral table tilt and a pelvic wedge were equally effective in producing tilt of the pelvis (mean pelvic angle 20.2° vs 21.0°, respectively).
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