Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Index Guide for Preoperative Fluid Therapy in Preeclampsia
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The routine assessment of fluid status depends on clinical evaluation and invasive monitoring. The clinical assessment lacks objectivity and the invasive monitoring carries risks. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) parameters can be useful as early markers of fluid status and were used in safe fluid assessment in term pregnancy and preeclampsia.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Critically ill pre-eclamptic patients for cesarean section Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * severe cardiovascular disease ( ejection fraction \< 40 mmHg ), tricuspid regurge. * contraindication for spinal anesthesia. * failure to perform spinal anesthesia. * severe hepatic. * renal dysfunction