Study on How Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Low Blood Pressure During Spinal Anesthesia in Pregnant Women Having Cesarean Delivery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to explore how vitamin D deficiency might affect the frequency and severity of low blood pressure caused by spinal anesthesia during cesarean sections in pregnant women. Spinal anesthesia often leads to significant drops in blood pressure, which can pose risks to both mother and baby. Since vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnancy and may influence blood vessel function and stability, understanding this relationship could improve care during cesarean deliveries. Pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia will have their vitamin D levels measured before surgery. Throughout the operation, their blood pressure and heart rate will be continuously monitored for 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia. Researchers will track episodes of hypotension, defined as a 20% or more drop in systolic blood pressure or readings below 90 mmHg. Participants will be grouped based on their vitamin D status as either deficient or sufficient. Participants will be closely observed during surgery with continuous monitoring of vital signs and recording of any medications or fluids given to manage blood pressure. The study will measure how often hypotension occurs and how much medication is needed to treat it. These findings aim to improve understanding of how vitamin D levels affect blood pressure control during cesarean sections. The study is expected to run until the end of 2025 and includes women aged 18 to 40 years undergoing elective procedures.

Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Frequency and Severity of Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in Pregnant Women Undergoing Cesarean Section