ISSN: 2155-6148
Hailu Yimer Tawuye
Ethiopia
Research Article
Analgesic Efficacy of Bilateral Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Block for Post Caesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anaesthesia, 2016. Double
blind randomized Study
Author(s): Yonas Addisu Nigatu, Endale Gebreegziabher Gebremedhn, Hailu Yimer Tawuye and Amare Hailekiros Gebreegzi
Yonas Addisu Nigatu, Endale Gebreegziabher Gebremedhn, Hailu Yimer Tawuye and Amare Hailekiros Gebreegzi
Background: Pain after cesarean section is a common phenomenon. Optimal postoperative pain control is paramount as it facilitates early mobilization of the mother, decrease patient morbidity, improve mother –new born bonding and patient satisfaction. This study was designed to determine the analgesic efficacy of bilateral ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block for caesareans delivery under spinal anaesthesia in the first 24 post-operative hours, Gondar University hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods: A total of 80 parturients undergoing caesarean delivery via Pfannenstiel incision under spinal anaesthesia were randomly allocated to receive either bilateral II-IH block with 16 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine per side or no II-IH nerve block. Both groups received scheduled IM diclofenac 75 mg every 8 h and intravenous tramadol for breakth.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000751