Health Condition 1: 1- Obstetrics
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Transversus Abdominis plane block: Transversus Abdominis plane block will be given at the end of cesarean section with 20 ml of 0.25 % bupivacaine on either side of the abdomen
Interven
Sponsors
Mahatma Gandhi Medical college and Research Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 45 years, ASA II and III patients, BMI- 18-35 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Allergy to local anaesthetic drugs, seizure disorder, if any intra-operative surgical complications, Prolonged duration of labour, if cesarean section is done under general anaesthesia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the static and dynamic pain scores post-operativelyTimepoint: Static and dynamic pain scores will be assessed post-operatively for 24 hours at regular time intervals by asking the patient to flex their legs and by turning to one side | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of block dynamicsTimepoint: Loss of sensation to touch and cold will be assessed from T10 to L4 dermatomal levels;Measurement of 24 hour cumulative rescue analgesic consumptionTimepoint: After administering the first analgesic, even after 30 minutes if the pain continues to persist then the second rescue analgesic will be administered and the 24 hour cumulative analgesic consumption will be noted;Time to first analgesic requirementTimepoint: Patients will be given analgesic when they give a pain score of more than 3 The time from when the block was given to the time when the first analgesic is given will be noted as the duration of analgesia | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactR SRIPRIYA
MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE SBV UNIVERSITY
Outcome results
None listed