Prospective study of hypotension and bradycardia during spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine: incidence and risk factors, part two.

Abstract

Usage of high dose of heavy bupivacaine and level of blockage higher than T5 were two modifiable risk factors associated with hypotension during spinal anesthesia. Avoidance of high block and lower dose of heavy bupivacaine can reduced the incidence and severity of hypotension after spinal anesthesia.