Pregnancy and Childbirth: Caesarean section Pregnancy and Childbirth Caesarean section
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a prospective randomised single blind study that compares two commonly used epidural top up mixtures. This study will be done in women's and children's hospital, HRI. During one year per
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
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
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The time from start of top up drug preparation until the patient is ready for surgery (block to T6). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed