RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL ON EFFECTIVENESS OF LEG ELEVATION TO PREVENT SPINAL ANAESTHESIA INDUCED HYPOTENSION DURING LOWER SEGMENT CAESAREAN SECTION

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Background: Post-spinal hypotension is particularly common in elderly patients and those undergoing caesarean deliveries. Leg elevation (LE) decreases post-spinal hypotension by increasing venous return, which raises stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), and blood flow from the lower extremities to the thorax. Leg Elevation is straightforward, simple and easy to use technique.