Comparison between epidural tramadol and epidural fentanyl for post operative analgesia in caesarean section patients.

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7

Abstract

Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The study is conducted with the aim to relieve pain postoperatively in patients undergoing caesarean section. A comparative study is being carried out between epidural tramadol and epidural fetanyl in 60 patients. In one group, 1mg/kg body weight of Inj Tramadol along with 9 ml of 0.125% buvipacine was administered .The other group received 1µg/kg body weight of Fentanyl with 9 ml of 0.125% buvipacine. Patients were given epidural Tramadol or Fentanyl when patient complained of pain postoperatively with VAS score of 2 or 3.Vitals were monitored every 30 min for 2 hours and every 2 hourly till patient complained of pain. Rescue analgesia was given when patient complained of pain and no monitoring done thereafter. Assessment of pain relief was done using VAS and side effects were noted.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Surmila Khoirom, Dr. K. Sarda Devi, Dr. Girindra Chingtham

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  • EP ID EP377373
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1707073941.
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Dr. Surmila Khoirom, Dr. K. Sarda Devi, Dr. Girindra Chingtham (2018). Comparison between epidural tramadol and epidural fentanyl for post operative analgesia in caesarean section patients.. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 17(7), 39-41. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-377373