The Analgesic and Adverse Effects of Intrathecal Opioids for Cesarean Section: 11 Years’ Experience in 10,061 Cases.
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2014-04-01
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Abstract
Purposes: To evaluate analgesic effect and adverse effects of intrathecal morphine and
fentanyl in parturients undergoing cesarean section.
Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study from anesthetic and recovery room
records from January 2001 to August 2011.
Results: From this 11-year retrospective, descriptive analysis in 10,061 patients
undergoing cesarean section who received intrathecal opioids, it had been found that
their pain scores both at rest and with movement were mild and moderate, respectively.
Nausea / vomiting and pruritus were common complications but no patient experienced
respiratory depression.
Conclusions: Intrathecal morphine is effective for controlling postcesarean pain with
minor adverse effects.
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Analgesic effects, adverse effects, intrathecal morphine, parturients, cesarean section
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Nimmaanrat MD Sasikaan, Frcat MMed, YunusWanjsa R N Qistina. The Analgesic and Adverse Effects of Intrathecal Opioids for Cesarean Section: 11 Years’ Experience in 10,061 Cases.British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2014 Apr; 4(10): 2112-2118.