The Effect of Low-Dose vs High-Dose Epidural Fentanyl on Gastric Emptying - A Prospective Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary

This study investigates the effect of epidural fentanyl on gastric emptying in non-fasted laboring women. Half the women will be randomized to receive low-dose epidural fentanyl (\<100 mcg), and half will be randomized to receive high-dose epidural fentanyl (≥100 mcg). Gastric content will be measured by ultrasonography two hours after epidural placement and compared between the groups.

Timeline

Start

2020-07-30

Primary completion

2020-10-30

Completion

2020-10-30

Publications

• Fiszer E, Aptekman B, Baar Y, Weiniger CF. The effect of high-dose versus low-dose epidural fentanyl on gastric emptying in nonfasted parturients: A double-blinded randomised controlled trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2022 Jan 1;39(1):50-57. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001514.

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