Epidural Morphine Versus Epidural Fentanyl Infusion Following Cesarean Section

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2012-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

For post-Cesarean analgesia, the investigators will compare the efficacy of single-shot epidural preservative free morphine with a continuous epidural fentanyl infusion. The investigators will be comparing the patient's pain level and satisfaction with the two techniques, as well as the side effects that the patients experience, such as itching, nausea, back pain and respiratory depression.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Goodman, Evan, M.D.
• Treatments: Fentanyl; Morphine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients having an elective Cesarean section

• Healthy women (ASA I or II)

• Regional anesthesia candidates

Exclusion Criteria:

• Morbid obesity (BMI>40)

• Sleep apnea

• Age under 18

• Intolerance or addiction to opioids