CESAREAN SECTION

This study compared two medications, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, given continuously during C-sections to prevent dangerously low blood pressure. 98 women participated. Norepinephrine was more effective, causing low blood pressure in only 14.9% of cases compared to 42.6% wit…

This study tested two drugs, epinephrine and dexmedetomidine, added to standard spinal anesthesia for planned C-sections. 90 pregnant women participated to see which drug provides longer pain relief and faster recovery of movement. The goal is to improve comfort and shorten recov…

This study looked at whether doing kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) right in the operating room after a C-section helps mothers feel more satisfied and have less pain. 158 mothers with a single, full-term baby took part. Researchers measured satisfaction, pain levels, and bab…

This study tested whether putting ice packs on the belly after a planned C-section could lower pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids. Eighty women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia took part. Half got standard pain care plus ice packs, and the other half…

This study compared two methods of giving spinal anesthesia to 60 obese women having a planned C-section: one using ultrasound to find the right spot, and the other using traditional touch-based landmarks. The goal was to see if ultrasound reduces the number of needle sticks, pro…

This study compared two ways to find the right spot for spinal anesthesia in 100 obese women having C-sections. One group used ultrasound to guide the needle, the other used traditional touch-based landmarks. The goal was to see which method leads to a successful first attempt, r…

This study tested two doses of spinal morphine (75 vs 100 micrograms) in 240 women having planned C-sections to see which provides better pain control with fewer side effects. Pain was measured using a standard scale over 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to find the best dose …

This study looked at 151 women having C-sections to see if using skin glue (Dermabond Prineo) to close the incision works better than standard stitches. The main goal was to find out which method made patients happier with how their scar looked and felt. Researchers also checked …

This study looked at whether starting gentle exercises and walking soon after a C-section helps lower pain. 56 women who had planned C-sections were split into two groups: one did early bed exercises and walking, the other got standard care. Pain levels were measured with simple …

This study tested whether adding magnesium sulfate or neostigmine to a standard painkiller (bupivacaine) in a nerve block could improve pain relief after cesarean section. 68 women received one of the two additives, and researchers tracked their pain scores, how soon they needed …

This study tested whether listening to positive affirmations along with classical music during a cesarean section could lower anxiety and improve breastfeeding. 99 women were split into three groups: one listened to affirmations with music, one listened to music only, and one had…

This study tested a special stitching technique during C-sections to see if it reduces pain and helps women get out of bed sooner. 60 women having their first C-section took part. The new method aims to put less tension on the tissue, which may lead to less pain and faster recove…

This study looked at whether adding a numbing injection into the wound and a steroid medication during a planned C-section could lower the number of women experiencing severe pain after surgery. The researchers compared pain scores before and after making this change in 100 women…

This study looked at whether adding a TAP block (a type of nerve block) to standard pain relief after a cesarean section could improve wound healing and reduce stress on the body. 105 women having planned C-sections were randomly assigned to receive either standard pain medicatio…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a type of tapping therapy, on 53 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. The goal was to see if EFT could reduce their anxiety, fear of surgery, and feelings of traumatic birth. The therapy is non-invasive, inexpensi…

This study compared two drugs used to start labor in pregnant women at full term with an unfavorable cervix. One group received oral misoprostol pills, the other received vaginal dinoprostone gel or insert. Researchers tracked how many women delivered vaginally within 24 hours, a…

This study looked at 107 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if belly size and internal belly pressure affect how high spinal anesthesia spreads. Researchers measured these factors before surgery and checked the numbness level after anesthesia. The goal is to better u…

This study compared two types of general anesthesia—total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) using propofol and inhalational anesthesia using sevoflurane—in 80 women having planned C-sections. Researchers measured how well each method controlled the mother's vital signs and the baby's…

This study looked at whether using remifentanil, a fast-acting opioid, during general anesthesia for emergency C-sections affects how well premature babies adapt after birth. Researchers compared two groups of mothers and their premature babies: one group received remifentanil, t…

This study looked at 49 women having planned C-sections to see if the type of anesthesia (spinal or general) changes oxygen levels in the baby's brain right after birth. Researchers used a special light sensor on the baby's forehead to measure brain oxygen for 16 minutes. The goa…

This study followed 66 women for three months after a scheduled C-section to see how their health and pain changed over time. Participants filled out surveys about their overall health and pain levels. The goal was to understand the typical recovery pattern, not to test any new d…

This completed study from Mahidol University looked at how often women who received epidural pain relief during labor ended up having a cesarean delivery. Researchers tracked 188 women and also examined factors like cervical dilation and side effects. The goal was to better under…

This study looked at whether giving metoclopramide before a planned C-section actually lowers stomach fluid, which is meant to prevent rare but serious aspiration during anesthesia. Researchers compared stomach volumes using ultrasound in 72 healthy women who received either the …

This study looked at 124 women having planned C-sections to see if placing a forced-air warming blanket on the upper body or under the body keeps core temperature more stable. Both blanket positions are already used in hospitals. The goal was to find the best spot to prevent heat…

This completed study followed 477 women in Denmark who had a planned cesarean delivery. Researchers used text-message surveys to track pain levels, medication use, and how pain affected daily life over several months. The goal was to better understand how common persistent pain i…