Oral medication for post-Caesarean analgesia

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Pharmacology
• Obstetrics

Background:

• Post-Caesarean section pain management is crucial for maternal recovery and infant care.
• Optimizing analgesia while minimizing side effects is a key clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an oral regimen of morphine, paracetamol, and aspirin for postoperative pain relief following Caesarean section.
• To assess the impact of this analgesic regimen on the ability of mothers to care for their newborns.
• To determine patient and staff satisfaction with the pain management strategy.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study involving 20 patients undergoing Caesarean section.
• Administration of a fixed oral combination of morphine, paracetamol, and aspirin for postoperative pain.
• Assessment of pain levels, maternal ability to care for infants, and incidence of side effects.

Main Results:

• 18 out of 20 patients reported no or mild impairment in their ability to care for their babies.
• A high level of patient satisfaction was observed, with 18 out of 20 patients being very satisfied with their postoperative analgesia.
• The regimen demonstrated a low incidence of side effects and was deemed acceptable by both patients and healthcare staff.

Conclusions:

• The oral combination of morphine, paracetamol, and aspirin provides effective and well-tolerated analgesia after Caesarean section.
• This regimen supports early maternal-infant bonding by enabling mothers to care for their newborns with minimal functional impairment.
• The evaluated pain management strategy is a viable and satisfactory option for postoperative care following Caesarean delivery.