Kim Y I, Chandra P, Marx G F
Obstet Gynecol. 1975 Sep;46(3):362-4.
In a patient with severe aortocaval compression, simultaneous brachial and femoral blood pressure measurements demonstrated the need for a 30 degrees left-down tilt to avoid significant obstruction of the vessels. When emergency cesarean section became necessary, proper positioning of the patient was readily accomplished.