Comparison of intrathecal bupivacaine with tramadol and bupivacaine with dexamethasone for post cesarean section pain relief extension in elective cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia in resource limited setup: prospective observational study
This study found that using tramadol as an adjuvant with bupivacaine for intrathecal route significantly extended duration of pain-free period after subarachnoid anesthesia, as compared to 4 mg dexamethasone added to intrathecal bupivacaine.
Authors
- Hunde Amsalu
- Mitiku Desalegn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2218-6550)
- Temesgen Mamo
- Yisehak Wolde
- Zekarias Markos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0014-4396)
- Tamrat Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6100-9303)
- Selman Reshad
- Gediwon Gebrehiwot
- Sara Alemnew
- Yidnekachew Dedachew
- Sintayehu Samuel Lorato
- Adissu Mekuanint
- Tsegenet Sahle
- Elizabeth Seifu
- Astwmamagn Achule
Institutions
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Wollo University (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
- Wachemo University
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003056
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01