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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50783| Title: | Predictors for post-caesarean section pain and analgesic requirement |
| Authors: | Buhagiar, Luana Serracino-Inglott, Anthony Azzopardi, Lilian M. Cassar, Olivia Anne Brincat, Mark P. Buttigieg, George Gregory |
| Keywords: | Cesarean section Cesarean section -- Malta -- Case studies Postoperative pain -- Treatment Analgesia |
| Issue Date: | 2009-11 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Department of Pharmacy |
| Citation: | Buhagiar, L., Serracino-Inglott, A., Azzopardi, L. M., Cassar, O. A., Brincat, M. P., & Buttigieg, G. G. (2009, November). Predictors for post-caesarean section pain and analgesic requirement. Poster session presented at the 7th Malta Medical School Conference, St. Julians, Malta. |
| Abstract: | A poster presentation regarding predictors for post-caesarean section pain and analgesic requirement. Introduction: Figures suggest that, locally, the percentage of planned caesarean sections is rising. Malta has one of the highest caesarean section rates in Europe - 28.3% in 2004. (EURO-PERISTAT project, 2008) Post-caesarean section, pain is a complicating factor for all women. However, finding the best way to treat this pain may be problematical. Accurate prediction of postoperative pain and/or analgesic requirement in an individual patient could lead to personalized methods to reduce severe post-caesarean section pain and improve acute and chronic outcomes. (Pan et al, 2006). Aims: ▪ To assess whether pre-operative perception of experimental pain in pregnant women can predict the level of post- caesarean section pain and/or analgesic consumption. ▪ To compare puerperal pain scores in women having in-situ repair of the uterus at caesarean section versus repair after exteriorizing the uterus. ▪ To determine other factors that could have an effect on post-operative pain, particularly age, breastfeeding, parity, and anaesthesia. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50783 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPha |
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