Comparative study of Prophylactic Intravenous Ondansetron in the Attenuation of Post Spinal Hypotension versus Dexamethasone in Parturient Undergoing Caesarean Delivery

ConclusionThe present study demonstrated that, among patients who received spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine and fentanyl as adjuvant for elective for cesarean section, prophylactic intravenous 8  mg ondansetron compared to dexamethasone significantly decreases hypotension, HR fluctuation, yet the need for rescue doses for ephedrine were significantly higher in ondansetron.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research