International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 44-49 , January 2010

Retrospective study of association between choice of vasopressor given during spinal anaesthesia for high-risk caesarean delivery and fetal pH

  • D.W. Cooper

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr David W Cooper, Department of Anaesthesia, Cheriton House, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS4 3BW, UK. Tel.: +0044 1642 854600; fax: +0044 1642 282818.
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  • S. Sharma
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  • P. Orakkan
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  • S. Gurung

,Accepted 7 June 2009.

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☆ This study was presented in part at the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2008.

PII: S0959-289X(09)00128-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.06.002

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 44-49 , January 2010

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