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Evaluation of the Use of Leg Elevation on a Peanut Ball to Prevent Hypotension Following Epidural Anesthesia in Laboring Women
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Leg Elevation for Hypotension and Labor Complication. Completed, enrolled 102 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
When hypotension is related to epidural placement, this can occur within 15-60 minutes after placement. The purpose of this study is to build upon this preliminary work and to use a randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of leg elevation in preventing hypotension among a larger sample of laboring women who receive an epidural analgesia. This study will use a randomized, non-blinded, controlled design with two arms: Arm 1: Patient will be put in a left tilt position with her hip on a wedge and both legs elevated on a peanut ball. She'll remain in this position for approximately 40 minutes. Arm 2: Patient will be put in a left tilt position with her hip on a wedge and no leg elevation. She'll remain in this position for approximately 40 minutes.
Study Details
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Interventions
Immediately after epidural placement, patient will be placed in a left tilt position with her hip on a wedge and both of her legs elevated on an orange peanut ball. She will remain in this position for approximately 40 minutes.