The Effect of Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Genetic Variants on Vasopressor Requirements in Surgery Patients: A Meta-analysis

摘要

Spinal anesthesia is a common technique which can significantly alleviate surgery patients' anguish, and can avoid the risks associated with general anesthesia. However, spinal anesthesia is associated with some other risks. The most common adverse event is hypotension resulting from a near complete sympathetic block. Nearly 1/3 of non-obstetric patients experience spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension. Moreover, in obstetric patients without pharmacological prophylaxis, the incidence rate of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension can reach up to 70%-80%[1].