Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Intravenous administration of Dexamethasone 4mg and Dexamethasone 8mg: Providing 4mg of Dexamethasone intravenously to pregnant women after delivery of baby by LSCS for postoperative an
Sponsors
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant females of age 18-40 years of American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of class I and II undergoing lower segment caesarean section.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of use of glucocorticoids 12hrs prior to the first planned dose and pre-existing dependence on narcotics or receiving chronic treatment with opioids and cortisol , history of drug allergy to dexamethasone or tramadol, history of Gestational Diabetes mellitus, Pregnancy induced hypertension, thyroid disorders, anaemia, asthma, heart failure, peptic ulcer and other high-risk pregnancies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of pain by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scoreTimepoint: 0 hours(immediately after reaching postoperative care unit), 1hour, 2hours, 4hours, 6hours, 12hours, 18hours and 24hours after surgery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Adverse effectsTimepoint: Any adverse effects if present at any time will be noted and treated according to hospital protocol;Assessment of Blood SugarTimepoint: Blood sugar will be measured at the end of surgery, then at 6th hourly interval till 24hrs;Assessment of motor blockade graded by Modified Bromage scaleTimepoint: Every 30 minutes interval in postoperative period till complete recovery from spinal anaesthesia;Assessment of sensory blockade by Pin Prick for two segment regressionTimepoint: Every 30 minutes interval in postoperative period till complete recovery from spinal anaesthesia | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nikitha Vasan
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
Outcome results
None listed