Health Condition 1: null- ASA grade I and II
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women with singleton pregnancy, term gestation, cephalic presentation, in active stage of labour, having full term live foetus. Primigravida, without any obstetric complications and requesting for pain relief Having regular contractions at least once every 5 minutes Cervical dilation of 3-4 cm ASA Grade I and II Age 20-35 years Height > 145 cm BMI 18-25 (weight/height2)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patientâ??s refusal 2. ASA Grade III and IV 3. Coagulation disorders and Bleeding disorders 4. Raised intracranial tension 5. Hypersensitivity to the study drugs 6. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) 7. Pre-term gestation (gestational age 8. Any Vertebral column deformity and spine surgery 9. Any sign of infection at puncture site or sepsis 10. Contraindication for epidural catheter placement 11. Non reassuring NST 12. Foetal weight 4500 gm 13. Multiple pregnancy and malpresentation 14. History of drug abuse and any obstetric complications 15. History of cardiac arrhythmias or labile hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Onset of sensory and motor block Duration of sensory and motor block Timepoint: Onset of sensory and motor block Duration of sensory and motor block | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maternal and foetal outcome Maternal satisfaction score Side effects and complications Timepoint: 48 hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Govt Medical College, Amritsar