Epidural Morphine Versus Epidural Fentanyl Infusion Following Cesarean Section

Summary

For post-Cesarean analgesia, the investigators will compare the efficacy of single-shot epidural preservative free morphine with a continuous epidural fentanyl infusion. The investigators will be comparing the patient's pain level and satisfaction with the two techniques, as well as the side effects that the patients experience, such as itching, nausea, back pain and respiratory depression.

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2011-06

Completion

2012-06

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Lack of time and help to continue the study”

Publications

• Background Sarvela J, Halonen P, Soikkeli A, Korttila K. A double-blinded, randomized comparison of intrathecal and epidural morphine for elective cesarean delivery. Anesth Analg. 2002 Aug;95(2):436-40, table of contents. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200208000-00037.

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