Right versus left lateral tilt for Caesarean section.
In 60 mothers with normal placental function, the relative merits of right and left lateral tilt during Caesarean section were assessed. Maternal-foetal biochemical values and relationships were generally more satisfactory with the left lateral position. The incidence of hypotension (revealed aorto-caval occlusion) before and after induction of anaesthesia, was significantly greater (P less than 0.001) with the "right side down" posture.
D000328:Adult; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors