| Intermittent boluses group (n = 76) | Fixed infusion group (n = 70) | Variable infusion group (n = 71) |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 28 (4) | 27 (5) | 27 (4) |
Weight (Kg) | 76 (70,82) | 75 (70,80) | 74 (69,84) |
Time from SAB to delivery of the fetus (minutes) | 22 (18,26) | 20 (17,25) | 22 (18,26) |
Block level | T4 (T4,T4) | T4 (T4,T4) | T4 (T4,T4) |
Baseline vital signs | Â | Â | Â |
 – SBP (mmHg) | 123 (12) | 121 (13) | 121(12) |
 – Heart rate (bpm) | 100 (14) | 98 (15) | 98 (14) |
Mothers who received ergot alkaloids | 3 (3.9%) | 2 (2.9%) | 2 (2.8%) |