Ephedrine versus Phenylephrine: Prevention of Hypotension during Spinal Block for Cesarean Section and Effects on the Fetus

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Authors

Edno Magalhães · Hospital Universitário de Brasília

Cátia Sousa Govêia · Hospital Universitário de Brasília

Luís Cláudio de Araújo Ladeira · Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia

Bruno Góis Nascimento · Hospital Universitário de Brasília

Sérgio Murilo Cavalcante Kluthcouski · Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia

Abstract

Ephedrine was more effective than phenylephrine in the prevention of hypotension. Both drugs had similar incidence of side effects. Fetal repercussions were less frequent with phenylephrine and were transitory with the use of ephedrine.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Pain Management Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Nausea and vomiting management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology

Volume 59, Issue 1, pp. 11-20

DOI: 10.1590/s0034-70942009000100003

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