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Spinal anaesthesia to caesarean section: Patient satisfaction
Tripti Vatsalya1, Vikas Kumar Gupta1, Rajni Thakur1
1Department of Anaesthesiology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
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|July 2, 2025
Summary
Patient satisfaction with spinal anesthesia for cesarean sections was high among female doctors. Key factors for dissatisfaction included poor communication, though pain control satisfaction was high.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Obstetrics
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Spinal anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean sections.
- Patient satisfaction is a crucial outcome measure in obstetric anesthesia.
- Understanding patient perspectives can improve anesthetic care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction with spinal anesthesia for cesarean section among female doctors.
- To identify factors contributing to satisfaction and dissatisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted on 60 female doctors who underwent cesarean section under spinal anesthesia in Bhopal over 5 years.
- Data were collected on satisfaction levels and pre-operative complications.
Main Results:
- Overall satisfaction with spinal anesthesia for cesarean section was high.
- 86.6% reported satisfaction with pain control.
- Dissatisfaction was linked to lack of communication and explanations.
- Common complications included intraoperative shivering (10%), post-operative pain (20%), and backache (18.3%).
Conclusions:
- Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section yields high patient satisfaction among healthcare professionals.
- Addressing communication gaps and pre-operative complications can further enhance patient experience.
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