European journal of anaesthesiology
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Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10 to 15% of women and is associated with socio-economic burden and maternal morbidity. Recent studies showed that epidural analgesia may be associated with the development of PPD, although this association remains inconclusive. ⋯ Our study did not demonstrate an association between PPD at 3 months postdelivery and labour epidural analgesia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Prophylactic Norepinephrine infusion and Leg Wrapping for postspinal hypotension in elective caesarean delivery: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Because of its alpha and beta agonist properties, norepinephrine infusion is currently being studied for the prevention of spinal hypotension during caesarean delivery. Vasopressor infusions are not always possible if there is an unavailability of infusion pumps. Leg wrapping with crepe bandage is an effective technique for prevention of postspinal hypotension and could be useful in resource-poor settings. ⋯ Norepinephrine infusion and leg wrapping can both reduce the incidence of postspinal hypotension during elective caesarean delivery compared with saline infusion alone.