Department of Anesthesia, Health Science College, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
Dr. Simegnew Kibret currently works in the Division of Anesthesia, Health Science College, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. Dr. Simegnew Kibret does research in clinical trials and has authored and Co-authored many research articles related to Anesthesia.
Research Article
Crystalloid Fluid Pre-loading or Co-loading for Prevention of Spinal Anesthesia Induced Hypotension at Gandhi Memorial Hospital, 2016 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Comparative Cohort Study
Author(s): Abebe Tiruneh*, Simegnew Kibret and Meron Abrar
Introduction: Caesarean section is a common procedure done in hospitals including in Ethiopian hospitals. Spinal
anesthesia remains the preferred choice for Cesarean deliveries across the world with a low failure rate. However
spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension is the commonest complication and the incidence ranges from 53.3% to
83%.
Objectives: To compare the preventive effect of crystalloid fluid preloading and co-loading for spinal-induced
hypotension and its incidence, severity, and use of vasoconstrictors in obstetric mothers undergoing cesarean section
at Gandhi Memorial hospital 2016 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods: Cohort study design was used with a total of 96 mothers (48 of them preloaded and 48 of them coloaded
with 1000 ml ringer lactate) involved in the study. Preoperative and other .. View more»