Ephedrine to prevent low blood pressure after anesthesia
Treatments studied
This trial tests whether giving small doses of ephedrine during surgery can prevent dangerously low blood pressure in adults undergoing major abdominal surgery. It may help patients who are at risk for this complication.
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Who can take part
- You are over 50 years old
- You weigh more than 50 kg (about 110 pounds)
- You are not completely healthy (your ASA score is higher than I)
- You are scheduled for a major abdominal surgery
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