NCT02273011

Combined Spinal-epidural Versus Spinal Analgesia for Elective Caesarean Section in the Postoperative Period

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Daniel Reuter · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Combined spinal epidural (CSEA) and single shot spinal anesthesia (SSSA) are both well-established anesthetic methods for caesarean section. CSEA combines the advantages of spinal anesthesia for the surgery, and epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain management. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare analgesia and patient satisfaction with CSEA continuous epidural administration of local anesthetics versus SSSA with oral pain medication in the postoperative period.

Detailed description

Combined spinal epidural (CSEA) and single shot spinal anesthesia (SSSA) are both well-established anesthetic methods for caesarean section. CSEA combines the advantages of spinal anesthesia for the surgery, and epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain management. However, it is more time-consuming, and adds potentially risks of both single techniques. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare analgesia and patient satisfaction with CSEA continuous epidural administration of local anesthetics versus SSSA with oral pain medication in the postoperative period.

Conditions

• Satisfaction
• Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	caesarean section	elective caesarean section under regional anesthesia

Timeline

• Start date: 2007-03-01
• Primary completion: 2010-05-01
• Completion: 2010-05-01
• First posted: 2014-10-23
• Last updated: 2014-10-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Germany