Table 2 Physiologic IAP in pregnancy
From: Intra-abdominal pressure, intra-abdominal hypertension, and pregnancy: a review
Author | Year | n | Gestation | Positions during IAP measurement | IAPmean (mmHg) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paramore [10] | 1913 | 24 | 6 months to term | Supine; left side; knee chest; standing | Range 15 to 44 | Rectal manometer; ambulatory subjects |
Cuppett et al. [62] | 2008 | 40 | Term | Supine; Left Lateral | Not reported | Elective CS under spinal anesthesia |
Sugerman [49] | 2011 | 5 | 39 weeks | Supine; Left Lateral decubitus | 25 ± 3; 23 ± 3 | Unclear methods; likely ambulatory patients |
Al-Khan et al. [32] | 2011 | 100 | 36 to 41 weeks | Leftward tilt | 22 ± 2.9 | Elective CS; Unspecified leftward tilt; 50 ml saline instilled in bladder; unclear reference point |
Chun et al. [33] | 2012 | 20 | 38 to 40 weeks | Supine; Leftward tilt | 10 ± 4.7 8.9 ± 4.9 | Elective CS under spinal anesthesia; leftward tilt 100 |