Intraabdominal pressure and its relationship with organ dysfunction in patients scheduled for elective cesarean section: effect of supine vs. left lateral tilt position

ConclusionsIn non ‐laboring patients undergoing elective cesarean section, IAP is significantly higher in supine vs. 10° left lateral position. In neither position is IAP significantly associated with organ dysfunction. Thus, the usual recommendation of a supine position for measuring IAP to diagnose intraabdomina l hypertension, formulated consequent to its pathological effects on organ functions, may not be applicable to pregnant patients and needs urgent validation studies.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - July 28, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Devansh Garg, Asha Tyagi, Mahendra Kumar Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research