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In this prospective randomized trial, investigators compared the analgesic effect of subanesthetic dose of ketamine versus placebo in parturients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
In this prospective randomized trial, investigators compared the analgesic effect of subanesthetic dose of ketamine versus placebo in parturients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
The patients were randomized in two groups:
The investigators recorded intra demographic, intraoperative and post operative data.
The main outcome was the analgesic score: the visual analog scale (VAS). dynamic VAS was also monitored at 24 hours post operatively.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketamine Group | Active Comparator | Patients recieving 0.25 mg/kg of ketamine 5 minutes after spinal anesthesia |
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| Placebo Group | Placebo Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg/kg of Ketamine | Drug | patients will recieve 0.25mg/kg of ketamine intravenously 5 min after spinal anesthesia |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Visual Analog Scale | Pain score VAS range from 0 to 10, high scores mean worse outcome | 24 hours after cesarean section |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
including only female patients undergoing cesarean section
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mongi Slim University Hospital | La Marsa | Tunis Governorate | 2046 | Tunisia |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010149 | Pain, Postoperative |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D010146 | Pain |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007649 | Ketamine |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003510 | Cyclohexanes |
| D003516 | Cycloparaffins |
| D006840 | Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic |
| D006844 | Hydrocarbons, Cyclic |
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| 20ml of normal saline solution | Drug | 20ml of normal saline solution intravenously 5 minutes after spinal anesthesia |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D006838 |
| Hydrocarbons |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |