About this trial
Cesarean section is one of the commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. Once baby is delivered during the surgical procedure anesthesiologist administer Oxytocin drug through IV cannula which helps the Uterus to contract so that excessive blood loss doesnt occur. But this is associated with fall in blood pressure frequently requiring administration of medications to treat low blood pressure. The most frequently used drug is phenylephrine which can administered along with oxytocin to prevent fall in blood pressure. This study will compare to different doses of Phenylephrine to prevent fall in blood pressure.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
Patients having a placental abnormality
Patients taking beta-blocker and vasodilator therapy
Patients with hypertensive disorder
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Phenylephrine bolus 75 micrograms
- Phenylephrine bolus 50 micrograms