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Maternal parameters in lower segment caesarean section: a comparative study of the effects of spinal anaesthetic agents

Background With bupivacaine, intrathecal opioids are widely used in spinal anaesthesia for LSCS. We wanted to study the effects of intrathecal opioids on maternal parameters.

Methods With 20 patients in each group, the study was done in 40 patients posted for LSCS. One group received only bupivacaine and another group received intrathecal fentanyl and bupivacaine. Maternal parameters related to sensory block, motor block and analgesia were recorded.

Results Intrathecal fentanyl prolonged analgesia and reduced the duration of motor blockade.

Conclusions Fentanyl is a good adjuvant for intrathecal bupivacaine in LSCS.