International consensus statement on the management of hypotension with vasopressors during caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia

Why was this consensus statement developed? Advances in clinical practice are sometimes inhibited by a multitude of different options that need to be selected. There has been significant variation in the treatment of spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension. These guidelines are designed to provide clinicians with specific best-practice plans that will cover a wide range of drug and equipment availability. Detailed recommendations are provided for the management of hypotension in resource-rich and resource-poor environments. How does this consensus statement differ from other available guidelines? The American Society of Anesthesiologists/Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Task Force, and the UK…

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