Van Treese 1996.
Methods | RCT |
Participants | 60 women undergoing caesarean section Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status I and II Exclusion criteria: pregnancy‐induced hypertension; pre‐eclampsia or eclampsia; illegal drug use; fetal distress; nausea and vomiting; maternal coagulopathy; high/low blood pressure; diabetes |
Interventions | All women in both the groups received 15‐20 mL/kg Ringer's lactate 20‐30 minutes prior to subarachnoid block (SAB), left uterine displacement (LUD), and ephedrine as needed Group 1: TED compression prior to fluid loading and SAB, and fluids Group 2: TED compression and foam wedge that elevates leg to 30 degree within 5 minutes following SAB prior to fluid loading and SAB, and fluids Group 3: received only fluids |
Outcomes |
Maternal: incidence of hypotension; blood loss Neonatal: not specified |
Notes | Abstract only. Insufficient information to assess risk of bias – unable to find contact details. |