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Comparison 1 Crystalloid versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Crystalloid versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 2 Crystalloid: rapid infusion versus slow infusion, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Crystalloid: rapid infusion versus slow infusion, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 3 Crystalloid: low versus high preload volume, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Crystalloid: low versus high preload volume, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 2 Women with nausea.
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 2 Women with nausea.

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 4 Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4 Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload, Outcome 4 Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 5 Crystalloid: warm versus cold, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 Crystalloid: warm versus cold, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 5 Crystalloid: warm versus cold, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 Crystalloid: warm versus cold, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 6 Crystalloid versus another crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6 Crystalloid versus another crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 6 Crystalloid versus another crystalloid, Outcome 2 Neonates with acidosis.
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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6 Crystalloid versus another crystalloid, Outcome 2 Neonates with acidosis.

Comparison 6 Crystalloid versus another crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 6.3

Comparison 6 Crystalloid versus another crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 7.3

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 7.4

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates: Apgar score.
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Analysis 7.5

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates: Apgar score.

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 6 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 7.6

Comparison 7 Colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 6 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 8 Colloid: different volumes, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8 Colloid: different volumes, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 9 Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 9.1

Comparison 9 Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 9 Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 9.2

Comparison 9 Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 9 Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 9.3

Comparison 9 Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 10 Colloid + crystalloid versus another colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 10.1

Comparison 10 Colloid + crystalloid versus another colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 10 Colloid + crystalloid versus another colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Neonates: Apgar score less than 7.
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Analysis 10.2

Comparison 10 Colloid + crystalloid versus another colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Neonates: Apgar score less than 7.

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 11.1

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 11.2

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 4 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 11.4

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 4 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 11.5

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 6 Neonates: Apgar score.
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Analysis 11.6

Comparison 11 Ephedrine versus control, Outcome 6 Neonates: Apgar score.

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 12.1

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 12.2

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with impaired consciousness.
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Analysis 12.3

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with impaired consciousness.

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 12.4

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 12.5

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 6 Neonatal Apgar score.
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Analysis 12.6

Comparison 12 Ephedrine versus crystalloid, Outcome 6 Neonatal Apgar score.

Comparison 13 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 13.1

Comparison 13 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 14.1

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 14.2

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 14.3

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 14.4

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 14.5

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 6 Neonatal Apgar score.
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Analysis 14.6

Comparison 14 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 6 Neonatal Apgar score.

Comparison 15 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus colloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 15.1

Comparison 15 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus colloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 15 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus colloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 15.2

Comparison 15 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus colloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 16 Ephedrine + colloid versus colloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 16.1

Comparison 16 Ephedrine + colloid versus colloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 16 Ephedrine + colloid versus colloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 16.2

Comparison 16 Ephedrine + colloid versus colloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 17 Ephedrine + colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 17.1

Comparison 17 Ephedrine + colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 17 Ephedrine + colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 17.2

Comparison 17 Ephedrine + colloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 18 Ephedrine + colloid versus ephedrine + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 18.1

Comparison 18 Ephedrine + colloid versus ephedrine + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 18 Ephedrine + colloid versus ephedrine + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 18.2

Comparison 18 Ephedrine + colloid versus ephedrine + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 19 Ephedrine versus phenylephrine, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 19.1

Comparison 19 Ephedrine versus phenylephrine, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 19 Ephedrine versus phenylephrine, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 19.4

Comparison 19 Ephedrine versus phenylephrine, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 19 Ephedrine versus phenylephrine, Outcome 5 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 19.5

Comparison 19 Ephedrine versus phenylephrine, Outcome 5 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 20.1

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 20.2

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 20.3

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 20.4

Comparison 20 Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 21 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 21.1

Comparison 21 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 21 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine, Outcome 2 Women with nausea.
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Analysis 21.2

Comparison 21 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine, Outcome 2 Women with nausea.

Comparison 21 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 21.3

Comparison 21 Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 22 Ephedrine versus angiotensin, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 22.1

Comparison 22 Ephedrine versus angiotensin, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 22 Ephedrine versus angiotensin, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 22.2

Comparison 22 Ephedrine versus angiotensin, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 22 Ephedrine versus angiotensin, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 22.3

Comparison 22 Ephedrine versus angiotensin, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 23.1

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 23.2

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 23.3

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 23.4

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 5 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 23.5

Comparison 23 Ephedrine: different doses, Outcome 5 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 minutes.

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 24.1

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 24.2

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 24.3

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 24.4

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 5 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 min.
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Analysis 24.5

Comparison 24 Ephedrine: different rates, Outcome 5 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 min.

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 25.1

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 25.2

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 25.3

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 4 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 25.4

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 4 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 25.5

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 6 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 25.6

Comparison 25 Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates, Outcome 6 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 minutes.

Comparison 26 Ephedrine + colloid: different doses, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 26.1

Comparison 26 Ephedrine + colloid: different doses, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 26 Ephedrine + colloid: different doses, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 26.2

Comparison 26 Ephedrine + colloid: different doses, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 27.1

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Nausea and vomiting.
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Analysis 27.2

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 2 Nausea and vomiting.

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 27.3

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonatal Apgar score.
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Analysis 27.4

Comparison 27 Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonatal Apgar score.

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 28.1

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 28.2

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 28.3

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 28.4

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 5 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 28.5

Comparison 28 Phenylephrine versus control, Outcome 5 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 29 Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 29.1

Comparison 29 Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 29 Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 29.2

Comparison 29 Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 29 Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 29.3

Comparison 29 Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 30 Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 30.1

Comparison 30 Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 30 Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses, Outcome 2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Analysis 30.2

Comparison 30 Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses, Outcome 2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Comparison 30 Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses, Outcome 3 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 30.3

Comparison 30 Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses, Outcome 3 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 31 Angiotensin versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 31.1

Comparison 31 Angiotensin versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 31 Angiotensin versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 31.2

Comparison 31 Angiotensin versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 31 Angiotensin versus control, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
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Analysis 31.3

Comparison 31 Angiotensin versus control, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 32 Dopamine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 32.1

Comparison 32 Dopamine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypertension requiring intervention.

Comparison 32 Dopamine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 32.2

Comparison 32 Dopamine + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 33.1

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 33.2

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.
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Analysis 33.3

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 33.4

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 4 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.
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Analysis 33.5

Comparison 33 Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid, Outcome 5 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 34.1

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 34.2

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.
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Analysis 34.3

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 4 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.
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Analysis 34.4

Comparison 34 Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine, Outcome 4 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.

Comparison 35 Lower limb compression versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 35.1

Comparison 35 Lower limb compression versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 35 Lower limb compression versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 35.2

Comparison 35 Lower limb compression versus control, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 35 Lower limb compression versus control, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 35.3

Comparison 35 Lower limb compression versus control, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 36 Hip flexion versus legs straight, Outcome 1 Neonatal Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 36.1

Comparison 36 Hip flexion versus legs straight, Outcome 1 Neonatal Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 37 Leg elevation versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 37.1

Comparison 37 Leg elevation versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 38 Lateral versus supine wedged position, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 38.1

Comparison 38 Lateral versus supine wedged position, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 38 Lateral versus supine wedged position, Outcome 2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.
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Analysis 38.2

Comparison 38 Lateral versus supine wedged position, Outcome 2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.

Comparison 38 Lateral versus supine wedged position, Outcome 3 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.
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Analysis 38.3

Comparison 38 Lateral versus supine wedged position, Outcome 3 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.

Comparison 39 Lateral recumbent versus sitting, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 39.1

Comparison 39 Lateral recumbent versus sitting, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 39 Lateral recumbent versus sitting, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 39.2

Comparison 39 Lateral recumbent versus sitting, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 40 Left lateral versus right lateral, Outcome 1 Nausea and vomiting.
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Analysis 40.1

Comparison 40 Left lateral versus right lateral, Outcome 1 Nausea and vomiting.

Comparison 41 Left lateral versus left lateral tilt, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 41.1

Comparison 41 Left lateral versus left lateral tilt, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 41 Left lateral versus left lateral tilt, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
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Analysis 41.2

Comparison 41 Left lateral versus left lateral tilt, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 41 Left lateral versus left lateral tilt, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.
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Analysis 41.3

Comparison 41 Left lateral versus left lateral tilt, Outcome 3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention.

Comparison 42 Crawford's wedge versus manual uterine displacement, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 42.1

Comparison 42 Crawford's wedge versus manual uterine displacement, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 42 Crawford's wedge versus manual uterine displacement, Outcome 2 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
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Analysis 42.2

Comparison 42 Crawford's wedge versus manual uterine displacement, Outcome 2 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 43 Oxford position versus right lateral, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
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Analysis 43.1

Comparison 43 Oxford position versus right lateral, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 43 Oxford position versus right lateral, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 43.2

Comparison 43 Oxford position versus right lateral, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 44 Oxford position versus sitting, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring treatment.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 44.1

Comparison 44 Oxford position versus sitting, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring treatment.

Comparison 44 Oxford position versus sitting, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 44.2

Comparison 44 Oxford position versus sitting, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 45.1

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 45.2

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 45.3

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2).

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 4 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 45.4

Comparison 45 Supine versus sitting, Outcome 4 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 46 Delayed versus immediate recumbence, Outcome 1 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 46.1

Comparison 46 Delayed versus immediate recumbence, Outcome 1 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 47 Head‐up tilt versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 47.1

Comparison 47 Head‐up tilt versus control, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 47 Head‐up tilt versus control, Outcome 2 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 47.2

Comparison 47 Head‐up tilt versus control, Outcome 2 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 48 Acupressure versus placebo, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 48.1

Comparison 48 Acupressure versus placebo, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 48 Acupressure versus placebo, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 48.2

Comparison 48 Acupressure versus placebo, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 48 Acupressure versus placebo, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 48.3

Comparison 48 Acupressure versus placebo, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Comparison 49 Acupressure versus metoclopramide, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 49.1

Comparison 49 Acupressure versus metoclopramide, Outcome 1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention.

Comparison 49 Acupressure versus metoclopramide, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 49.2

Comparison 49 Acupressure versus metoclopramide, Outcome 2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting.

Comparison 49 Acupressure versus metoclopramide, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 49.3

Comparison 49 Acupressure versus metoclopramide, Outcome 3 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes.

Table 1. Hypotension definitions (mmHg or % fall)

Studies

SAP < 80

SAP < 90

SAP < 100

SAP > 10% fall

SAP > 20% fall

SAP > 30% fall

MAP > 20% fall

MAP > 25% fall

S/MAP > 10 mmHg fall

Ueyama 1992

X

Loke 2002; Mathru 1980; Yorozu 2002

X

Pouta 1996

X (or)

X

Karinen 1995; Sood 1996; van Bogaert 2000

X (and)

X

French 1999; Grubb 2004; Loughrey 2002; Young 1996

X (or)

X

Dahlgren 2005; James 1973; Loo 2002; Miyabe 1997; Vercauteren 2000

X

Fabrizi 1998

X (and)

X

Amaro 1998; Jorgensen 1996; Law 2003; Loughrey 2005; Madi‐Jebara 2004; Miller 2000; Rees 2002; Stein 1997; Ueyama 2002; Ure 1999; Wilson 1999; Yentis 2000

X (or)

X

Bhagwanjee 1990; Ngan Kee 2000; Riley 1995; Rout 1992; Rout 1993a; Rout 1993b; Siddik 2000; Sutherland 2001; Ueyama 1999

X (and)

X

Inglis 1995; Jorgensen 2000; Kohler 2002; Webb 1998; Yun 1998

X (or)

X

Cardoso 2004a; Yokoyama 1997

X

Carvalho 1999a; Carvalho 1999b; Carvalho 2000; Chan 1997; Dyer 2004; Hall 1994; Hartley 2001; King 1998; Mendonca 2003; Ngan Kee 2004b; Ozkan 2004; Perumal 2004; Rucklidge 2002; Russell 2002; Selvan 2004; Tercanli 2005; Torres unpub; Turkoz 2002; Wilson 1998

X

Lin 1999; Morgan 2000; Ramin 1994

X

Adsumelli 2003; Tsen 2000

X

Ayorinde 2001; Gomaa 2003

X

Alahuhta 1992 (SAP); Olsen 1994 (MAP)

X

Figuras y tablas -
Table 1. Hypotension definitions (mmHg or % fall)
Comparison 1. Crystalloid versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

140

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.60, 1.00]

1.1 Preload versus no preload

1

140

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.60, 1.00]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. Crystalloid versus control
Comparison 2. Crystalloid: rapid infusion versus slow infusion

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.45, 1.64]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. Crystalloid: rapid infusion versus slow infusion
Comparison 3. Crystalloid: low versus high preload volume

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

22

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.33 [0.81, 6.76]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. Crystalloid: low versus high preload volume
Comparison 4. Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Hypotension after spinal and before birth

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.78 [0.98, 3.24]

1.2 Hypotension any time after spinal

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.4 [0.97, 2.01]

2 Women with nausea Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.15, 6.55]

3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 4. Crystalloid: preload versus rapid coload
Comparison 5. Crystalloid: warm versus cold

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 All women

1

113

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.03 [0.65, 1.62]

1.2 Women with hypotension more than 2 minutes

1

113

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.26 [0.51, 3.16]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

113

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.64 [0.97, 2.76]

2.2 Vomiting

1

113

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.95 [0.12, 70.87]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 5. Crystalloid: warm versus cold
Comparison 6. Crystalloid versus another crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Dextrose or saline versus saline

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.68, 1.14]

1.2 Glucose versus saline

1

70

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.05 [0.74, 1.48]

2 Neonates with acidosis Show forest plot

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.2 [0.39, 3.72]

3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 6. Crystalloid versus another crystalloid
Comparison 7. Colloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

11

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Any hypotension

11

698

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.51, 0.96]

1.2 Clinically significant hypotension

2

159

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.35, 1.49]

1.3 Severe hypotension

1

109

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.04, 0.67]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.4 [0.15, 1.07]

2.2 Nausea

3

160

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.43 [0.87, 2.35]

2.3 Vomiting

2

100

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.5 [0.48, 4.68]

3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

1

26

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.13, 67.51]

4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

160

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [0.01, 4.10]

5 Neonates: Apgar score Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.1 Less than 7 at 5 minutes

1

67

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.01, 2.90]

5.2 Less than 8 at 5 minutes

3

209

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.24 [0.03, 2.05]

6 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

10

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

6.1 Any hypotension

9

522

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.63 [0.35, 1.15]

6.2 Clinically significant hypotension

2

159

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.35, 1.49]

6.3 Severe hypotension

1

109

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.04, 0.67]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 7. Colloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 8. Colloid: different volumes

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

64

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.05 [0.25, 4.44]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 8. Colloid: different volumes
Comparison 9. Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.29 [0.04, 2.14]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.07, 14.90]

2.1 Nausea

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.07, 14.90]

3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

2

107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.07 [0.00, 1.24]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 9. Colloid + crystalloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 10. Colloid + crystalloid versus another colloid + crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

45

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.01, 2.30]

1.1 Albumin or dextrose versus dextrose

1

45

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.01, 2.30]

2 Neonates: Apgar score less than 7 Show forest plot

1

45

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.01, 2.30]

2.1 Albumin or dextrose versus dextrose

1

45

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.01, 2.30]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 10. Colloid + crystalloid versus another colloid + crystalloid
Comparison 11. Ephedrine versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

7

470

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.51 [0.33, 0.78]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

6

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

2

86

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.47, 1.65]

2.2 Nausea

4

324

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.46, 1.17]

2.3 Vomiting

3

300

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.92 [0.54, 1.56]

4 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

3

300

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.49 [0.83, 2.68]

5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

5

384

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.47, 2.47]

6 Neonates: Apgar score Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

6.1 Less than 8 at 5 minutes

3

300

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 Less than 7 at 5 minutes

1

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.34 [0.06, 31.56]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 11. Ephedrine versus control
Comparison 12. Ephedrine versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

4

293

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.50, 0.96]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

1

46

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.45, 2.21]

2.2 Nausea

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.33, 1.10]

2.3 Vomiting

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.25, 1.79]

3 Women with impaired consciousness Show forest plot

1

46

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.4 [0.09, 1.86]

4 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.17 [0.48, 2.81]

5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

118

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.41 [0.48, 4.15]

6 Neonatal Apgar score Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

6.1 Less than 8 at 5 minutes

2

66

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 Less than 7 at 5 minutes

1

120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 12. Ephedrine versus crystalloid
Comparison 13. Ephedrine versus ephedrine + crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

181

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.21 [0.84, 1.75]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 13. Ephedrine versus ephedrine + crystalloid
Comparison 14. Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

11

651

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.53, 0.96]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

4

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [0.01, 0.69]

2.2 Nausea

3

181

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.47, 1.25]

2.3 Vomiting

2

101

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.15, 2.18]

3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

3

170

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.89 [0.82, 4.35]

4 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1 Bradycardia

1

54

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.2 Tachycardia

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.08 [0.70, 1.66]

5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

3

142

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.28 [0.67, 7.70]

6 Neonatal Apgar score Show forest plot

9

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

6.1 Less than 7 at 5 minutes

2

110

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.01, 7.58]

6.2 Less than 8 at 5 minutes

7

290

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 14. Ephedrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 15. Ephedrine + crystalloid versus colloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.53 [0.89, 2.62]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.36 [1.24, 4.50]

2.2 Vomiting

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

6.0 [1.30, 27.61]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 15. Ephedrine + crystalloid versus colloid
Comparison 16. Ephedrine + colloid versus colloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.42 [0.22, 0.81]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.23 [0.10, 0.53]

2.2 Vomiting

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.07, 0.92]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 16. Ephedrine + colloid versus colloid
Comparison 17. Ephedrine + colloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.39 [0.21, 0.74]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.27 [0.11, 0.65]

2.2 Vomiting

1

75

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.38 [0.09, 1.55]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 17. Ephedrine + colloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 18. Ephedrine + colloid versus ephedrine + crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

100

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.34, 1.24]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

100

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.22, 1.36]

2.2 Vomiting

1

100

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.15, 6.82]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 18. Ephedrine + colloid versus ephedrine + crystalloid
Comparison 19. Ephedrine versus phenylephrine

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

3

97

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.37, 2.44]

4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

17

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.07, 12.00]

5 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

17

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 19. Ephedrine versus phenylephrine
Comparison 20. Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

111

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.60, 1.18]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.4 [0.14, 1.17]

2.2 Vomiting

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

3.1 Bradycardia

2

111

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.10 [0.01, 2.00]

4 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

2

111

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 20. Ephedrine + crystalloid versus phenylephrine + crystalloid
Comparison 21. Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.19 [0.93, 1.51]

2 Women with nausea Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.05, 5.08]

3 Neonates with Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 21. Ephedrine versus ephedrine + phenylephrine
Comparison 22. Ephedrine versus angiotensin

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.14, 65.90]

3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

9.00 [0.55, 147.95]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 22. Ephedrine versus angiotensin
Comparison 23. Ephedrine: different doses

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 5 mg versus 10 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.09 [0.64, 1.86]

1.2 6 mg versus 12 mg

1

46

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.83 [0.83, 4.04]

1.3 5 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.94, 4.27]

1.4 10 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.83 [0.84, 3.99]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 6 mg versus 12 mg (nausea and/or vomiting)

1

46

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.38, 1.74]

2.2 5 mg versus 10 mg (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.34, 26.45]

2.3 5 mg versus 15 mg (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.5 [0.28, 8.04]

2.4 10 mg versus 15 mg (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.05, 5.08]

2.6 5 mg versus 10 mg (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.83, 4.81]

2.7 5 mg versus 15 mg (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.5 [0.94, 6.66]

2.8 10 mg versus 15 mg (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.25 [0.39, 3.99]

3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

3.1 5 mg versus 10 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.2 [0.44, 3.30]

3.2 5 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.23, 1.07]

3.3 10 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.42 [0.18, 0.96]

4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1 5 mg versus 10 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.2 [0.01, 3.92]

4.2 5 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.01, 7.72]

4.3 6 mg versus 12 mg

1

46

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.31 [0.01, 7.16]

4.4 10 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.20, 20.33]

5 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 minutes Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.1 Less than 7: 6 mg versus 12 mg

1

46

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.31 [0.01, 7.16]

5.2 Less than 8: 5 mg versus 10 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.3 Less than 8: 5 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.4 Less than 8: 10 mg versus 15 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 23. Ephedrine: different doses
Comparison 24. Ephedrine: different rates

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Bolus + infusion versus infusion

1

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.5 [1.26, 9.72]

1.2 0.5 mg/min versus 1 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.22 [0.65, 2.29]

1.3 0.5 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.57 [0.77, 3.22]

1.4 0.5 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.22 [0.65, 2.29]

1.5 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

2

88

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.09 [0.69, 1.72]

1.6 1 mg/min versus 3 to 4 mg/min

2

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.29 [0.81, 2.05]

1.7 2 mg/min versus 3 to 4 mg/min

2

239

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.21 [0.60, 2.43]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Bolus + infusion versus infusion (nausea)

1

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.83 [0.75, 4.48]

2.2 0.5 mg/min versus 1 mg/min (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.29 [0.60, 2.77]

2.3 0.5 mg/min versus 2 mg/min (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.5 [0.66, 3.43]

2.4 0.5 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.29 [0.60, 2.77]

2.5 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.17 [0.48, 2.86]

2.6 1 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.43, 2.33]

2.7 2 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (nausea)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.35, 2.10]

2.8 Bolus + infusion versus infusion (vomiting)

1

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.67 [0.43, 6.51]

2.9 0.5 mg/min versus 1 mg/min (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.12, 3.57]

2.10 0.5 mg/min versus 2 mg/min (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.20, 20.33]

2.11 0.5 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.20, 20.33]

2.12 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.34, 26.45]

2.13 1 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.34, 26.45]

2.14 2 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (vomiting)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.07, 14.90]

3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

3.1 Bolus + infusion versus infusion

1

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.39, 2.59]

3.2 0.5 mg/min versus 1 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

5.0 [0.26, 98.00]

3.3 0.5 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.12, 3.57]

3.4 0.5 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.2 [0.05, 0.80]

3.5 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.01, 2.60]

3.6 1 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.05 [0.00, 0.76]

3.7 2 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.30 [0.10, 0.93]

4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1 Bolus + infusion versus infusion

1

78

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.66 [0.53, 5.23]

4.2 0.5 mg/min versus 1 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.04, 2.94]

4.3 0.5 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.13, 69.52]

4.4 0.5 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.03, 2.05]

4.5 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

7.0 [0.38, 127.32]

4.6 1 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.19, 2.93]

4.7 2 mg/min versus 4 mg/min

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.11 [0.01, 1.94]

5 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 min Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.1 Bolus + infusion versus infusion (less than 7)

1

80

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.2 0.5 mg/min versus 1 mg/min (less than 8)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.3 0.5 mg/min versus 2 mg/min (less than 8)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.4 0.5 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (less than 8)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.5 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min (less than 8)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.6 1 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (less than 8)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.7 2 mg/min versus 4 mg/min (less than 8)

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 24. Ephedrine: different rates
Comparison 25. Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

6

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 5 mg versus 10 mg

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.29, 2.64]

1.2 10 mg versus 20 mg

2

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.80, 1.39]

1.3 10 mg versus 30 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.43 [1.30, 4.54]

1.4 15 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.4 [0.99, 5.81]

1.5 20 mg versus 30 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.29 [1.21, 4.32]

1.6 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

2

70

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.36 [0.69, 2.68]

1.7 1 mg/min versus 3 to 4 mg/min

1

53

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.87 [0.79, 4.40]

1.8 2 mg/min versus 3 to 4 mg/min

1

53

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.87 [0.79, 4.40]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea: 10 mg versus 20 mg ephedrine

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.39, 1.24]

2.2 Nausea: 10 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.8 [0.73, 4.43]

2.3 Nausea: 15 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.75 [0.58, 5.24]

2.4 Nausea: 20 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.60 [1.14, 5.93]

2.5 Nausea: 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

9.00 [0.55, 147.95]

2.6 Vomiting: 15 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.07, 15.12]

3 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

3.1 10 mg versus 20 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.2 [0.03, 1.56]

3.2 10 mg versus 30 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.11 [0.02, 0.80]

3.3 20 mg versus 30 mg

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.23, 1.37]

4 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.1 10 mg versus 20 mg

1

39

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.59 [0.24, 1.50]

5.2 10 mg versus 30 mg

1

38

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.13 [0.36, 3.55]

5.3 20 mg versus 30 mg

1

37

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.89 [0.69, 5.21]

6 Neonatal Apgar score at 5 minutes Show forest plot

3

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

6.1 10 mg versus 20 mg: less than 7

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 10 mg versus 30 mg: less than 7

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.3 20 mg versus 30 mg: less than 7

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.4 10 mg versus 20 mg: less than 8

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.5 1 mg/min versus 2 mg/min: less than 8

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 25. Ephedrine + crystalloid: different doses or rates
Comparison 26. Ephedrine + colloid: different doses

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 15 mg versus 30 mg

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.75 [0.58, 5.24]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea: 15 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.22, 4.49]

2.2 Vomiting: 15 mg versus 30 mg ephedrine

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.05, 5.17]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 26. Ephedrine + colloid: different doses
Comparison 27. Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Any hypotension

2

135

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.42 [0.20, 0.87]

1.2 Less than 90 mmHg

1

48

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.2 [0.05, 0.82]

2 Nausea and vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

48

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.31, 1.01]

2.2 Vomiting

1

48

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.07, 15.08]

3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

48

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.05, 5.15]

4 Neonatal Apgar score Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1 Less than 7 at 5 minutes

1

87

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.43 [0.34, 6.01]

4.2 Less than 8 at 5 minutes

1

48

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.07, 15.08]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 27. Ephedrine + colloid + crystalloid versus colloid + crystalloid
Comparison 28. Phenylephrine versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

110

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.27 [0.16, 0.45]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.18 [0.02, 1.47]

3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

4.63 [0.23, 91.81]

4 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

49

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.06, 14.50]

5 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 28. Phenylephrine versus control
Comparison 29. Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

81

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.51, 1.09]

2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Bradycardia

1

81

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Neonates with Apgar less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

81

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 29. Phenylephrine + crystalloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 30. Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 2 mg versus 4 mg

1

54

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [1.10, 3.63]

2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Bradycardia: 2 mg versus 4 mg

1

54

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

3.1 2 mg versus 4 mg

1

54

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 30. Phenylephrine + crystalloid: different doses
Comparison 31. Angiotensin versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.45]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.2 [0.01, 3.70]

3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

20

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 31. Angiotensin versus control
Comparison 32. Dopamine + crystalloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypertension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.05 [0.00, 0.75]

2 Neonatal Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 32. Dopamine + crystalloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 33. Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

89

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.63, 1.13]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and vomiting

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.6 [0.27, 1.34]

2.2 Nausea

1

49

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.36, 1.06]

2.3 Vomiting

1

49

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.10, 2.59]

3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

49

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 33. Glycopyrrolate + crystalloid versus crystalloid
Comparison 34. Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

18

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.33 [0.80, 2.23]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

18

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.44, 2.29]

3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

18

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit Show forest plot

1

18

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 34. Glycopyrrolate versus ephedrine
Comparison 35. Lower limb compression versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

7

399

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.53, 0.90]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

30

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.51]

3 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

3

130

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 35. Lower limb compression versus control
Comparison 36. Hip flexion versus legs straight

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Neonatal Apgar score less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

68

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 36. Hip flexion versus legs straight
Comparison 37. Leg elevation versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

63

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.42, 1.26]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 37. Leg elevation versus control
Comparison 38. Lateral versus supine wedged position

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.73, 1.10]

2 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.05, 5.08]

3 Neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 38. Lateral versus supine wedged position
Comparison 39. Lateral recumbent versus sitting

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

82

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.10 [0.73, 1.65]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

2

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

1

22

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.0 [0.43, 2.31]

2.2 Nausea

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.0 [0.19, 20.90]

2.3 Vomiting

2

82

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.9 [0.26, 3.11]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 39. Lateral recumbent versus sitting
Comparison 40. Left lateral versus right lateral

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Nausea and vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Nausea

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.48, 1.26]

1.2 Vomiting

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.17 [0.02, 1.30]

1.3 Requiring antiemetics

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.34, 1.55]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 40. Left lateral versus right lateral
Comparison 41. Left lateral versus left lateral tilt

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

145

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.72, 1.34]

1.1 15 degree tilt

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.20 [0.80, 1.79]

1.3 12 (20) degree tilt: any hypotension

1

87

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.74, 1.05]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea: 15 degree tilt

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.45 [0.18, 1.11]

2.2 Vomiting: 15 degree tilt

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.01, 2.83]

3 Women with cardiac dysrhythmia requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

3.1 Bradycardia

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.10 [0.01, 1.68]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 41. Left lateral versus left lateral tilt
Comparison 42. Crawford's wedge versus manual uterine displacement

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.92 [0.57, 1.49]

2 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 42. Crawford's wedge versus manual uterine displacement
Comparison 43. Oxford position versus right lateral

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.83, 1.12]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.5 [0.27, 8.34]

2.2 Vomiting

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.13, 70.83]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 43. Oxford position versus right lateral
Comparison 44. Oxford position versus sitting

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring treatment Show forest plot

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.29 [0.99, 1.67]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.33, 27.23]

2.2 Vomiting

1

60

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.13, 70.83]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 44. Oxford position versus sitting
Comparison 45. Supine versus sitting

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

98

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.58, 1.12]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea

1

98

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.40, 1.07]

2.2 Vomiting

1

98

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.38 [0.02, 9.01]

3 Neonates with acidosis (pH less than 7.2) Show forest plot

1

98

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

98

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 45. Supine versus sitting
Comparison 46. Delayed versus immediate recumbence

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.4 [0.15, 1.07]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 46. Delayed versus immediate recumbence
Comparison 47. Head‐up tilt versus control

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

2

74

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.63, 1.11]

1.1 Head‐up tilt (10 degrees) versus horizontal

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.47, 1.06]

1.2 Horizontal versus head‐down tilt (10 degrees)

1

34

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.71, 1.24]

2 Neonates with Apgar score less than 8 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

40

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 47. Head‐up tilt versus control
Comparison 48. Acupressure versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.58, 1.22]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 Nausea

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.32 [0.15, 0.66]

2.3 Vomiting

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.5 [0.14, 1.78]

3 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 48. Acupressure versus placebo
Comparison 49. Acupressure versus metoclopramide

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Women with hypotension requiring intervention Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.94 [0.63, 1.40]

2 Women with nausea and/or vomiting Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Nausea and/or vomiting

0

0

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 Nausea

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.5 [0.48, 4.68]

2.3 Vomiting

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.33, 26.92]

3 Neonates with Apgar less than 7 at 5 minutes Show forest plot

1

50

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 49. Acupressure versus metoclopramide