Preemptive Analgesia With Intravenous Paracetamol for Post-cesarean Section Pain Control

Preemptive Analgesia With Intravenous Paracetamol for Post-cesarean Section Pain Control : A Randomized Controlled Trial

The investigators designed a prospective randomized study to investigate the efficacy of intravenous (IV) preemptive paracetamol on postoperative pain scores, patient satisfaction, total morfin consumption and the incidence of morfin-related side effects in patients undergoing cesarean section.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the ages of 20-40 years,
• ASA physical status 1-2 who underwent elective cesarean surgery during general anesthesia were included in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• A history of allergy to any of the study medications (opiod, general anesthetic agents or paracetamol),
• history of opioid or paracetamol use,
• hepatic or renal failure,
• any psychological disorders,
• complications during cesarean section and unable to use PCIA device were excluded from the study.