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[The effect of intrathecal fentanyl added to hyperbaric bupivacaine for caesarean section].

BACKGROUND: Management of cesarean section with spinal anesthesia is often accompanied with intraoperative nausea and pain. In a randomized controlled study, we explored the effect of intrathecal fentanyl on the characteristics of subarachnoid block in patients undergoing cesarean section.

METHODS: Twenty-four healthy parturients scheduled for elective Cesarean section were allocated to receive either fentanyl 0.3 ml (15 micrograms) or 0.9% saline 0.3 ml added to 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine 2.0 ml given intrathecally in the right decubitus position (n = 12 in each group). Level of sensory blockade was evaluated with cold test and intraoperative use of antiemetics and analgesics was recorded.

RESULTS: The maximum level of sensory blockade was significantly higher in the fentanyl group as compared with the control group (P = 0.019). Use of intraoperative antiemetics was significantly less often in the fentanyl group (P = 0.007). The required amount of intraoperative analgesics was smaller in the fentanyl group, although the difference was not significant (P = 0.11). No remarkable side effects, such as respiratory depression and hypoxia were observed. Apgar scores in the newborn were similar.

CONCLUSION: Addition of intrathecal fentanyl to hyperbaric bupivacaine in parturients undergoing cesarean section improved quality of anesthesia without producing significant side effects.

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