Hypotension after unilateral versus bilateral spinal anaesthesia: A Systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal anaesthesia is frequently used in surgical procedures involving the lower abdomen and extremities, however, the occurrence of hypotension remains a common and clinically important adverse effect. Unilateral spinal anaesthesia seems to be a promising approach to minimise this complication but the effectiveness of this remains controversial.

Objective

A meta-analysis was undertaken to evaluate the superiority of unilateral spinal anaesthesia over bilateral spinal anaesthesia with regard to the incidence of hypotension and other complications.

Design

Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Date sources

PUBMED, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched fro

SUBMITTER: Gong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784910 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature