title: [Severe hypotension in cesarean section. Aortocaval compression and regional anesthesia].
abstract: Three patients due to be operated by caesarean section under regional anaesthesia developed severe hypotension/circulatory collapse. The sympaticus blockade induced by epidural-/spinal anaesthesia aggravates the effect of aortocaval compression present in all pregnant women at term. We discuss prophylactic measures and treatment of hypotension.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hetland
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Polak
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Steen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001011:Aorta / Q000503:physiopathology; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000503:physiopathology; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014684:Venae Cavae / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Alvorlig hypotensjon ved keisersnitt. Aortokaval kompresjon og regional anestesi.