Uteroplacental blood flow measured by placental scintigraphy during epidural anaesthesia for caesarean section

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.1990.tb03047.x
• Publication Date: 2009-01-01T08:47:41Z
• Authors: A Skjöldebrand; J Eklund; H Johansson; N‐O Lunell; L Nylund; B. Sarby; S. Thornström
• Keywords: Ropivacaine

The uteroplacental blood flow was measured before and during epidural anaesthesia for caesarean section in 11 women. with dynamic placental scintigraphy. After an i.v. injection of indium‐113m chloride, the gamma radiation over placenta recorded a computer‐linked scintillation camera. could be calculated from isotope accumulation curve. performed bupivacaine plain 0.5%, 18–22 ml preload balanced electrolyte solution 10 ml/kg b.w. given. decreased eight patients increased three median change – 21%, not being statistically significant. No correlation between maternal pressure found.