Subarachnoid block is the common route of anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Maternal hypotension after subarachnoid block is very common despite the vigorous methods for its prevention. Maternal hypotension is sometimes deleterious to the mother and the fetus; thus, it is highly recommended to use prophylactic vasopressors directly after the block and before the blood pressure drops. The aim of this work is to compare the maternal and neonatal effects of epinephrine and phenylephrine when used as prophylactic infusion after subarachnoid block for cesarean delivery.
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incidence of post spinal hypotension
Timeframe: from spinal anesthesia till delivery of fetus (about 45-60 mins)