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Analgesia after cesarean section - what is new?
Heidrun Lewald1,2,3, Thierry Girard4
1Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich.
Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
|March 30, 2023
Summary
Effective postcesarean analgesia, including neuraxial morphine or alternatives like abdominal wall blocks, is crucial. Multimodal approaches reduce opioid use and improve patient recovery after cesarean delivery.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Cesarean delivery is the most common surgical procedure globally.
- Postoperative pain following cesarean delivery is a prevalent and significant issue for patients.
Conclusions:
- Postcesarean analgesia remains underutilized; standardized multimodal regimens are recommended.
- Neuraxial morphine should be the preferred method for postcesarean pain management whenever feasible.
- Abdominal wall blocks and surgical wound infiltration are effective alternatives to neuraxial morphine.
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