A randomised comparison between 0.5% Levobupivacaine with a lidocaine/epinephrine/fentanyl mixture for epidural top up for emergency caesarean section after low dose epidural for labour

Completed

• Conditions: Pregnancy and Childbirth: Caesarean section; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Caesarean section

• Registration Number: ISRCTN67840624
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants suitable for LSCS under epidural
2. Mother and baby not in any immediate danger
3. Singleton pregnancy
4. > 16 years of age
5. No contraindication for regional anaesthesia
6. ASA grade I and grade II

Exclusion Criteria

1. A failed block in this labour
2. Poorly functioning epidural in this labour
3. Significant hypertension with previous top-ups during this labour
4. Under 16 years of age
5. Ante partum haemorrhage/abruption
6. Prelapsed cord
7. Severe fetal distress
8. Multiple pregnancies
9. Hypertension complicating pregnancy requiring therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified