INCIDENCE OF BACKPAIN IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LSCS UNDER SPINAL ANAESTHESIA

Shilpa G K Bhat; Rammurthy Kulkarni; M Govindraj Bhat

Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

INCIDENCE OF BACKPAIN IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LSCS UNDER SPINAL ANAESTHESIA

Shilpa G K Bhat, Rammurthy Kulkarni, M Govindraj Bhat

Abstract :

In developed countries, the number of Caesarean sections has increased over the past two decades. Spinal anaesthesia has been one of the most commonly used modalities to facilitate caesarean section. However the most common complication following spinal anaesthesia is believed to be back pain. Thereby, it seems appropriate to evaluate whether or not spinal anaesthesia is associated with persistent back pain(PBP).

Materials and methods

A prospective, observational study was done after obtaining ethical committee clearance and written informed consent. Parturients undergoing lower segment caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia in Yenepoya medical college for a period of 6 months were included in this study. A telephonic survey was done to evaluate the incidence of low back pain (LBP) following spinal anaesthesia in these patients.

Results

In this study total 144 patients were included out of which, 5 ( 3.5%) patients reported with back pain at the end of one week and only 1( 0.69%) patient was found to have persistent back pain at the end of two months. Patients satisfaction after experience of spinal anaesthesia, revealed 94.4% patients being satisfied and said to prefer spinal anaesthesia in future whenever required.

Conclusion

The incidence of persistent backache after spinal anaesthesia in the obstetrical setting is very low (0.69 %).