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Utilization of lower leg compression technique for reducing spinal induced hypotension, and risks for mothers and neonates for during cesarean delivery
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice • 2016
Publication Information
Authors
Mohamed A.I
Keywords
Lower leg compression, Mothers and neonatal risks, Cesarean delivery, Spinal hypotension
Journal
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
Publisher
Not Available
Volume
6
Issue
5
Pages
1-8
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
Not Available
Abstract
Background:
Hypotension during spinal anesthesia for caesarean delivery is the most common clinical problem. It has a risk factor for adverse maternal and fetal events.
Aim of the study:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the lower leg compression technique for
reducing spinal induced hypotension risks for mothers and neonates during cesarean delivery.
Materials and methods:
Design:
An experimental design was adopted in the current study.
Setting:
The study was conducted at the cesarean delivery unit in Benha University Hospital during the period from November 2013 to October 2014.
Hypotension during spinal anesthesia for caesarean delivery is the most common clinical problem. It has a risk factor for adverse maternal and fetal events.
Aim of the study:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the lower leg compression technique for
reducing spinal induced hypotension risks for mothers and neonates during cesarean delivery.
Materials and methods:
Design:
An experimental design was adopted in the current study.
Setting:
The study was conducted at the cesarean delivery unit in Benha University Hospital during the period from November 2013 to October 2014.