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

ConclusionsIn nonlaboring patients undergoing elective cesarean section, IAP is significantly higher in the 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 intraabdominal hypertension, formulated consequent to its pathological effects on organ functions, may not be applic able to pregnant patients and needs urgent validation studies.
Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research