Effect of Nerve Block on Pain After C-Section
Author Information
Author(s): Sakalli Melike, Ceyhan Ayşegül, Uysal Hale Yarkan, Yazici Işin, Başar Hülya
Primary Institution: Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Hypothesis
The study investigates the effect of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block on postoperative pain and analgesic consumption when performed after a caesarean section.
Conclusion
II-IH nerve block performed after surgery may reduce analgesic consumption after caesarean section.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients receiving the II-IH block had significantly lower VAS scores at multiple time points compared to the sham block group.
- Total tramadol consumption was significantly lower in the II-IH block group than in the sham block group.
- Only 1 patient in the II-IH block group required additional analgesia compared to 7 in the sham block group.
Takeaway
Giving a special nerve block after a C-section can help moms feel less pain and need less medicine.
Methodology
Sixty-four ASA I-II patients scheduled for elective caesarean section were randomly assigned to receive either an II-IH nerve block or a sham block after surgery.
Limitations
The study did not include a preemptive II-IH block group, which may limit the understanding of its efficacy.
Participant Demographics
Patients were ASA I-II, term parturients scheduled for elective caesarean operation.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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