A controlled clinical trial of two local agents in postepisiotomy pain and discomfort.
Postepisiotomy pain can be an annoying complication for physicians and nurses to manage after an otherwise uneventful delivery. A controlled prospective study was conducted in 100 parturients to test the relative efficacy of two agents. Of 50 patients given a mucoadhesive foam containing a local anesthetic plus a corticosteroid, 82% reported relief of pain and discomfort and 86% demonstrated resolution of edema. Of the 50 patients using a spray containing a local anesthetic plus and antiseptic agent, 40% reported relief of pain and 30% demonstrated resolution of edema.
D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001566:Benzocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004487:Edema / Q000188:drug therapy; D004841:Episiotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009025:Morpholines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D009025:Morpholines; D001566:Benzocaine