Combined Spinal-epidural Versus Spinal Analgesia for Elective Caesarean Section in the Postoperative Period
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Satisfaction
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. med. Daniel Reuter
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- patient's satisfaction
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Combined spinal epidural (CSEA) and single shot spinal anesthesia (SSSA) are both well-established anesthetic methods for caesarean section. CSEA combines the advantages of spinal anesthesia for the surgery, and epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain management. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare analgesia and patient satisfaction with CSEA continuous epidural administration of local anesthetics versus SSSA with oral pain medication in the postoperative period.
Detailed Description
Combined spinal epidural (CSEA) and single shot spinal anesthesia (SSSA) are both well-established anesthetic methods for caesarean section. CSEA combines the advantages of spinal anesthesia for the surgery, and epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain management. However, it is more time-consuming, and adds potentially risks of both single techniques. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare analgesia and patient satisfaction with CSEA continuous epidural administration of local anesthetics versus SSSA with oral pain medication in the postoperative period.
Investigators
Prof. Dr. med. Daniel Reuter
Vice Medical Director
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •American Society of Anesthesiologists-physical status: I or II
- •elective caesarean section
Exclusion Criteria
- •age under eighteen
- •maternal systemic diseases
- •allergies against the drugs used
- •systemic infection or local infection in the puncture area
- •dysfunctional coagulation
- •coagulation-inhibiting drugs
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
patient's satisfaction
Time Frame: perioperative
Standardised questionnaire assessing pain, discomfort, anxiety
Secondary Outcomes
- additional oral pain medication(perioperative)
- pain score(perioperative)