Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ASA II females with normal singleton pregnancies with a gestation of >= 37 weeks, and scheduled for Caesarean Section under spinal anaesthesia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic hypertension 2.Pregnancy induced hypertension 3.Gestational diabetes 4.Height 180cms 5.Contraindication for spinal anesthesia 6.Weight >100kg 7.Known Allergy to dexamethasone 8. Patient received Dexamethasone within 48hrs. 9. Patient refusal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of HypotensionTimepoint: SBP and HR will be measured for every 3 min till the delivery of the baby. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Episodes of hypotension 2.Episodes of hypertension 3.Episodes of bradycardia 4.APGAR score 1min and 5min 5.Umbilical blood gas analysis [pO2, pCO2 and pH] Timepoint: SBP and HR will be measured for every 3 min till the delivery of the baby and ABG will be taken as soon as possible. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar