Table 1.
Maternal, anaesthetic and neonatal characteristics
| Variable | Healthy parturients | Preeclamptic parturients | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 40 | 38 | |
| Age (yr) | 25.6 | 29.0 | P < 0.05 |
| Gestational age | 37.8 ± 1.8 | 32.8 ± 2.9 | P < 0.05 |
| Nulliparous | 8 | 18 | P < 0.05 |
| Volume preload (ml) | 740 ± 150 | 450 ± 130 | P < 0.05 |
| Upper sensory level at 5 min, median (range) | T4 (T1-T4) | T4 (T2-T4) | P > 0.05 |
| Dose of 0.5% bupivacaine (mg) | 8 ± 1.4 | 8 ± 0.6 | P > 0.05 |
| Ephedrine dose (mg) | 16.5 ± 8.6 | 6.0 ± 2.0 | P < 0.05 |
| Phenylephrine (mcg) | 105 ± 25 | 0 | P < 0.001 |
| Incidence of hypotension % (n) | 53 (21) | 25 (9) | P < 0.001 |
| Duration of hypotension (min) | 3.5 (2.0-4.6) | 1.2 (1.0-2.4) | P < 0.05 |
| Spinal Punct.-Uterine An incision (min) | 12.5 ± 8.6 | 13.8 ± 4.5 | P > 0.05 |
| Apgar score 1 min, median (range) | 9 (5-10) | 8 (2-9) | P < 0.05 |
| Apgar score 5 min, median (range) | 10 (8-10) | 10 (5-10) | P > 0.05 |