Obstetric pain relief and its association with remembrance of labor pain at two months and one year after birth

Background: Chronic inguinal neuralgia has been reported after inguinal herniorrhaphy, caesarean section, appendectomy, and trauma to the lower quadrant of the abdomen or inguinal region. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency in management of chronic inguinal neuralgia. Study Design: Randomized, double-blind controlled trial. Setting: Hospital outpatient setting. Methods: Twenty-one patients were allocated into 2 groups. Group 1 received 2 cycles of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for each nerve root. In Group 2, after stimulation, we spent the same time to mimic PRF. Both groups received bupivacaine 0.25% + 4 mg dexamethasone in 2 mL for each nerve root. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was assessed. Duration of the first block effective pain relief was reported. Repeated PRF blockade was allowed for any patient who reported a VAS > 30 mm in both groups during the one year follow-up period. The number and duration of blocks were reported and adverse effects were also reported. Results: Significantly longer duration of pain relief was noticed in Group 1 (P = 0.005) after the first block, while the durations of pain relief of the second block were comparable (P = 0.59). In Group 1 the second PRF produced pain relief from the twenty-fourth week until the tenth month while in Group 2, pain relief was reported from the sixteenth week until the eighth month after the use of PRF. All patients in Group 2 received 3 blocks (the first was a sham PRF) during the one year follow-up period. Meanwhile, 2 PRF blocks were sufficient to achieve pain relief for patients in Group 1 except 4 patients who needed a third PRF block. No adverse events were reported. Limitations: Small sample size. Conclusion: For intractable chronic inguinal pain, PRF for the dorsal root ganglion represents a promising treatment modality. Key words: Radiofrequency, chronic, inguinal neuralgia

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PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOR – WHAT DO WE KNOW AND WHAT SHOULD WE KNOW? RESEARCH BASED ON THE STUDENT POPULATION IN WARSAW

Wiadomości Lekarskie ◽

10.36740/wlek202007106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 73 (7) ◽

pp. 1339-1344

Author(s):

Martyna Rozek ◽

Zuzann Smiech ◽

Marcin Kolacz ◽

Dariusz Kosson

Keyword(s):

Pain Relief ◽

Labor Analgesia ◽

Labor Pain ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Internet Survey ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Breathing Techniques ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Twin Delivery ◽

Medical University

The aim: Women of reproductive age often think of motherhood and labor with fear of intense labor pain. The anxiety they experience can lead to their postponing pregnancy. There are not many studies in the literature that research the knowledge young women have about the analgesia of labor. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the state of awareness about the possible methods of labor analgesia among women of childbearing age. Material and methods: An Internet survey was conducted among 160 women. It consisted of questions on the pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of labor analgesia. Most of the respondents were not medical university students (96.2%). Correct answers ranged between 11.3% and 97.5% of the total responses. Results: The greatest number of incorrect answers were given to the question regarding contraindications to labor anesthesia (only 11.3% of answers were correct). There was also a low percentage of correct answers to questions about the risk of spinal cord injury during the procedure of inducing anesthesia (18.8% of correct answers), the motor activity of a woman after analgesia (22.5%) and the reimbursement of anesthesia (29.4%). Nearly 40% of the respondents did not know the correct answer to the question about the possibility of breastfeeding after anesthesia. The problem of aalgesia during twin delivery also posed a challenge. Over half of the respondents (54.1%) incorrectly answered the question about the occurrence of complications among women who want to become pregnant again after the procedure of labor anesthesia. Moreover, 70.6% of the women surveyed considered non-pharmacological methods of labor anesthesia to be safer compared to pharmacological analgesia. The most commonly mentioned methods of non-pharmacological labor pain relief included breathing techniques and water birth. Conclusions: The study shows that women

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Aromaterapia para alívio da dor durante o trabalho de parto

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963-v13i2a237753p455-463-2019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 455

Author(s):

Maria Andréia da Silva ◽

Isabel Veras de Sousa Sombra ◽

Janaina Selegy Jacinto da Silva ◽

Júlio César Bernardino da Silva ◽

Leticia Rafaele Figueirôa de Melo Dias ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pain Relief ◽

Continuous Monitoring ◽

Obstetric Care ◽

Labor Pain ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Excellent Method ◽

Review Study ◽

Labor Method ◽

Nursing Professional ◽

Anxiety And Fear

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar a utilização da aromaterapia no alívio da dor durante o trabalho de parto. Método: trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, descritivo, do tipo revisão integrativa no período de 2000 a 2017, nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e BDENF. Analisaram-se os estudos a partir de uma leitura exploratória dos artigos e apresentaram-se os resultados de forma descritiva em figuras. Consideraram-se as categorias temáticas que emergiram da Técnica de Análise de Conteúdo após a análise dos artigos. Resultados: observou-se nos estudos selecionados que a aromaterapia possui um leque de variedades com properiedades específicas e que é um método excelente para o alívio da dor e/ou diminuição da ansiedade e medo, como também no auxílio da contração e redução do tempo de trabalho de parto. Conclusão: recomenda-se a ampliação de conhecimento referente aos benefícios da aromaterapia por parte dos profissionais que estão ligados a assistência obstétrica, principalmente o profissional de enfermagem por está no acompanhamento contínuo da mulher em trabalho de parto. Destaca-se também, a necessidade de novos estudos que reconheçam outros tipos de métodos não farmacológicos. Descritores: Enfermagem Obstétrica; Atenção Integral à Saúde da Mulher; Aromaterapia; Medicina Tradicional; Dor do Parto; Trabalho de Parto.ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the use of aromatherapy in pain relief during labor. Method: this is a bibliographic, descriptive, integrative review study in the period from 2000 to 2017, in databases MEDLINE, LILACS, and BDENF. The studies were analyzed from an exploratory reading of articles and the results were descriptively presented in figures. Thematic categories emerged from the Content Analysis Technique after analyzing the articles. Results: the studies selected showed that aromatherapy has a range of varieties with specific properiedades and is an excellent method for the pain relief and/or decreasing anxiety and fear, as well as aids in the contraction and reduction of labor time. Conclusion: there should be expansion of the knowledge concerning the benefits of aromatherapy by professionals related to obstetric care, especially the nursing professional, who is part of the continuous monitoring of the woman in labor. There is also need for further studies that recognize other types of non-pharmacological methods. Descritores: Obstetric Nursing; Comprehensive Women’s Health Care; Aromatherapy; Traditional Medicine; Labor Pain; Labor.RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar el uso de la aromaterapia en el alivio del dolor durante el trabajo de parto. Método: este es un estudio bibliográfico, descriptivo, del tipo revisión integradora en el período de 2000 a 2017, en las bases de datos MEDLINE, LILACS y BDENF. Se analizaron los estudios desde una lectura exploratoria de los artículos y se presentaron los resultados de forma descriptiva en figuras. Se consideraron las categorías temáticas que surgieron a partir de la técnica de análisis de contenido, después del análisis de los artículos. Resultados: se observó en los estudios seleccionados que la aromaterapia tiene una amplia gama de variedades con properiedades específicos y que es un excelente método para el alivio del dolor y/o la disminución de la ansiedad y el temor, así como ayuda en la contracción y la reducción del tiempo de trabajo de parto. Conclusión: se recomienda la ampliación de los conocimientos acerca de los beneficios de la aromaterapia por los profesionales que están relacionados con la atención obstétrica, especialmente al profesional de enfermería por la continua vigilancia de la mujer en el trabajo. También se destaca la necesidad de más estudios que reconocen otros tipos de métodos no farmacológicos. Descritores: Enfermería Obstétrica; Atención Integral de Salud; Aromaterapia; Medicina Tradicional; Dolor de Parto; Trabajo de Parto.

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Assessment of knowledge on non-pharmacological methods of pain relief during labour among nurses working in maternity and children hospital, Nepal

Journal of Chitwan Medical College ◽

10.3126/jcmc.v7i3.23691 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 25-28

Author(s):

Amshu Dhakal ◽

Shrooti Shah ◽

Babita Singh

Keyword(s):

Pain Relief ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Labor Pain ◽

Labor Management ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Women And Children ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Labor pain is a universal phenomenon and it is associated with the contraction of uterus. Rather than making the pain disappear with pharmacotherapy, the nurses can assist the laboring women to cope up with, build their self-confidence and maintain a sense of mastery of well-being. Thus, nurses must have knowledge to assess pain to implement pain relief strategies. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 52 nurses of Siddhartha Women and Children Hospital, Butwal, Nepal to assess Knowledge about Non-pharmacological Methods of Pain Relief during Labor using structured self-administered questionnaire. The reliability of the tool after pretesting was 0.883. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. Results: Among 52 nurses, 36.5% were 18-22 years of age, 46.2% of them had qualification of Proficiency certificate level Nursing, 40.4% had experience of 3 years- 6 years. In this study, 46.2% had satisfactory knowledge about non-pharmacological methods of pain relief during labor, 32.6% had fair knowledge and remaining 21.2% had poor knowledge. Conclusion: This study concluded that less than half of the nurses had satisfactory knowledge about non-pharmacological methods of pain relief during labor. Since, there is an increased risk of complications resulting from pain and anxiety during labor, management of pain is very essential thus nurse’s knowledge on these methods is crucial. Hence, the nurses should be encouraged to enhance knowledge related to management of labor pain.

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