Comparing blood pressure readings in arm vs leg during C-section
This study compares blood pressure measurements taken from the arm versus the leg during planned Cesarean sections using a special monitor. It aims to see which location gives more accurate readings for women having spinal anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more)
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant
- You are scheduled for a planned C-section with spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia
- You can give consent in English or Spanish
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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