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Improving post-caesarean analgesia: Where to next? BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Butwick, A. 2017

Abstract

The provision of effective pain relief to mothers after caesarean section (CS) is a priority for both obstetric and anaesthesia providers. To meet this goal, multimodal analgesic regimens have been endorsed to manage pain and reduce opioid requirements after CS. Post-CS, typical oral analgesic regimens may comprise paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and an oral opioid. The inclusion of paracetamol and NSAIDs is important as each drug has an opioid sparing effect, thereby reducing the incidence of opioid related side-effects. We know less about the best method to administer analgesics to mothers after CS. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

View details for DOI 10.1111/1471-0528.14597

View details for PubMedID 28178769