Table 1.
Maternal side effects of spinal anesthesia and the required treatments
| Side effect | Study group (n=45) | Placebo group (n=45) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotension | 7 (15.5%) | 32 (71.1%) | <0.001 |
| Bradycardia | 0 (0%) | 6 (13.3%) | 0.01 |
| Nausea and vomiting | 4 (8.8%) | 10 (22.2%) | 0.05 |
| Consciousness decline | 0 | 0 | - |
| Ventilation depression | 0 | 0 | - |
| Unrest | 2 (4.4%) | 3 (6.6%) | 0.5 |
| Treatment | |||
| Ephedrine | 4 (8.8%) | 31 (68.8%) | <0.001 |
| Phenylephrine | 1 (2.2%) | 5 (11.1%) | 0.03 |
| Atropine | 0 | 6 (13.3%) | 0.01 |
| Metoclopramide | 0 | 4 (8.9%) | 0.03 |
| Midazolam | 3 (6.6%) | 3 (6.6%) | 0.66 |
| Support of ventilation | 0 | 0 | - |
Number (percent)