Publication: Evaluation Of Post-Caesarean Pain Management, Pain Intensity And Risk Factor Among Patients In Hospital Pulau Pinang
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2017-03
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Jasim, Hanan Hussein
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The caesarean section (cs) rate increased significantly over the past years, accounting for 15 to 25% of births. In the post-cs period, moderate to severe postoperative pain is a commonly reported problem. Good post-cs analgesia improves maternal functional ability and interaction with newborn. There are several analgesic options to optimize pain management, each of them with different efficacy and safety. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness, and safety of postoperative pain management regimen in patients undergoing caesarean section in the obstetric unit of a hospital in the northern part of malaysia, pulau pinang. In addition, to document the incidence of opioid side effect and the incidence of surgical site infection as well as to identify their risk factors. A retrospective chart review of 400 caesarean deliveries was conducted between january 2013 and june 2014.
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Management , Pain Intensity And Risk Factor