Pain, Postoperative
Conditions
Brief summary
we designed this randomized, single -blind, prospective clinical study to test postoperative analgesia of three intrathecal additives in elective caesarean sections which are magnesium, dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine.
Interventions
intrathecal adjuvants to bupivacaine
intrathecal adjuvants to bupivacaine
intrathecal adjuvants to bupivacaine
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* American Society of Anesthesiologists classII-III adult female patient (age :18 -40 years old ) * Elective cesarean section under spinal anaesthesia * Gestational age \> 37 weeks * BMI less than 30 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
* Patient refusal * unable to give consent * age \< 18 or \> 40 * BMI more than 30 kg/m2 * known allergy to the study medication * coagulopathies or on anticoagulant medications * diabetic neuropathy * patients with psychiatric disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic effect | Up to 24 hours after surgery | duration of sensory block |