| publication name | Effect of lower leg compression during cesarean section on post-spinal hypotension and neonatal hemodynamic parameters: nonrandomized controlled clinical trial |
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| Authors | Wafaa Taha Ibrahim Elgzar a, *, Hanan Ibrahim Ibrahim Said a, Heba Abdel-Fatah Ibrahim b |
| year | 2019 |
| keywords | Cesarean section Hemodynamics Hypotension Leg Neonatal Stockings, compression |
| journal | International Journal of Nursing Sciences |
| volume | 6 |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | 252-258 |
| publisher | Heba Abdel-Fatah Ibrahim |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Heba Abdel Fattah Ibrahim Abdel Fattah_lower leg commperssion modified.pdf |
Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of lower leg compression during cesarean section (CS) on post-spinal hypotension (PSH) and neonatal hemodynamic parameters. Methods: This study is a nonrandomized controlled clinical trial conducted in the cesarean delivery unit of the National Medical institute, Damanhour, Egypt. The sample included 120 parturients (60 inter- vention and 60 control). The researchers developed three tools for data collection: sociodemographic data and reproductive history interview schedule, electronic monitoring of maternal hemodynamic parameters, and neonatal hemodynamic assessment sheet. All parturients received ordinary pre- operative care. For the intervention group, a long elastic stocking (ordinary pressure 20e30 mmHg, 1 mmHg ¼ 0.133 kPa) was applied on both legs during cesarean section. The control group received the same care without the elastic stocking. Results: Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial blood pressure were significantly higher in the intervention group throughout the entire operation period except in the last 5 e15 min. Heart rate was significantly lower in the intervention group. Only 13.3% of the intervention group took ephedrine compared with 45% of the control group. Apgar score was higher among neonates of intervention group compared with the control group at 1 min. Neonatal acidosis was significantly higher in the control group than in the contral group. Conclusion: Lower leg compression technique can effectively reduce PSH and neonatal acidosis.