International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 247-254 , July 2008

The hemodynamics of oxytocin and other vasoactive agents during neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean delivery: findings in six cases

,Accepted 1 March 2008.

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PII: S0959-289X(08)00049-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2008.03.003

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 247-254 , July 2008

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