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Effectiveness of injecting lower dose subcutaneous sterile water versus saline to relief labor back pain: Randomized
Howieda Fouly1, Ragaa Herdan2, Dina Habib3
1Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Introduction:
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a lower dose subcutaneous sterile water injection technique versus subcutaneous saline injection, on the relief of low-back pain for women during childbirth, and to explore the lasting effects of pain relief after administration (followed at 15, 30, 45, 90 and 120 minutes).
Methods:
A prospective randomized controlled single-blinded study was conducted, with trial registration (NCT02813330). Women received one-time injections (sterile water or saline) and the effectiveness was observed at 15, 30, 45, 90 and 120 minutes after the intervention.
Results:
The intervention group had statistically significant pain reduction. Assessment of subsequent pain, followed at 30, 45, 90 and 120 minutes, reflected an increasing change with a statistically significant difference. The intervention group had more burning sensations than the control group with a statistically significant difference.
Conclusions:
The modified technique of double injections of subcutaneous 'water/ saline' resulted in significant relief of low-back pain during childbirth.
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