BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery has become a common surgical approach for the clinical treatment of intra-abdominal lesions in recent years.We hypothesized that lumbar block with postoperative patient-controlled intra...BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery has become a common surgical approach for the clinical treatment of intra-abdominal lesions in recent years.We hypothesized that lumbar block with postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)by butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia would be more effective than PCIA by butorphanol alone.AIM To investigate the effect of lumbar block with PCIA by butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia.METHODS This study assessed 120 women scheduled for laparoscopic surgery at our hospital between May 2017 and May 2020.They were divided using a random number table into a research group(those who received quadratus lumborum block combined with PCIA analgesia by butorphanol)and a control group(those who received only PCIA analgesia by butorphanol),with 60 patients in each group.Demographic factors,visual analog scale scores for pain,serum inflammatory markers,PCIA compressions,Ramsay scores,and adverse events were compared between groups using a t-test,analysis of variance,orχ2 test,as appropriate.RESULTS There were no significant differences in demographic factors between groups(all P>0.05).The visual analog scale scores of the research group in the resting state 12 h and 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).Two hours after surgery,there were no significant differences in the levels of serum tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin(IL)-6,or IL-8 between groups(P>0.05).The serum tumor necrosis factor-αlevels of the research group 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The levels of serum IL-6 and IL-8 in the study group 24 h and 48 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Lumbar block with PCIA with butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia significantly improves the analgesic effect and reduces the degree of inflammation,instances of PCIA compression,and adverse reactions.展开更多
Objective:To study the effects of oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain, immune response and stress response after laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Patients undergoing laparoscopic surger...Objective:To study the effects of oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain, immune response and stress response after laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery in Xianning Central Hospital between June 2015 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into oxycodone group and fentanyl group who received postoperative oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia respectively. 3 d after surgery and 5 d after surgery, the serum contents of pain-related transmitters, immune indexes, stress-related molecules as well as peripheral blood contents of immune cells were measured.Results: 3 d after surgery and 5 d after surgery, CRP, TNF-α, IL-8, sICAM-1, YKL-40, Cor, C-P, FT3, FT4 and HO-1 contents in serum of oxycodone group were significantly lower than those of fentanyl group whereas CD3+CD4+T cell and CD3+CD8+T cell contents in peripheral blood as well as C3 and C4 contents in serum were significantly higher than those of fentanyl group.Conclusion:oxycodone patient-controlled intravenous analgesia after laparoscopic surgery is better than fentanyl and can reduce the pain degree, inhibit the stress response and improve the immune response.展开更多
Objective:To study the effect of buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on the serum pain-related biochemical indexes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture...Objective:To study the effect of buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on the serum pain-related biochemical indexes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.Methods: A total of 92 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture who received surgical treatment in the hospital between August 2014 and January 2017 were collected and divided into control group (n=46) and observation group (n=46) according to the random number table method. The control group received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia, and the observation group received buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia. Differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indexes and pain mediators of two groups of patients were measured before and 24h after surgery.Results: Differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indexes and pain mediators were not statistically significant between the two groups before surgery;24 h after surgery, serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MDA, SP, PGE2, 5-HT, HA and NPY levels of both groups of patients increased significantly while SOD, TAC and CAT levels decreased significantly, and serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MDA, SP, PGE2, 5-HT, HA and NPY levels of observation group were lower than those of control group while SOD, TAC and CAT levels were higher than those of control group.Conclusion: Buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia can effectively inhibit the expression of pain-related indexes and relieve early postoperative pain intensity in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.展开更多
Background:Managing acute postoperative pain is challenging for anesthesiologists,surgeons,and patients,leading to adverse events despite making significant progress.Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)is a ...Background:Managing acute postoperative pain is challenging for anesthesiologists,surgeons,and patients,leading to adverse events despite making significant progress.Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)is a recommended solution,where oxycodone has depicted unique advantages in recent years.However,controversy still exists in clinical practice and this study aimed to compare two drugs in PCIA.Methods:We performed a literature search in PubMed,Embase,the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,Web of Science,Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,and VIP databases up to December 2020 to select specific randomized controlled trials(RCTs)comparing the efficacy of oxycodone with sufentanil in PCIA.The analgesic effect was the primary outcome and the secondary outcome included PCIA consumption,the Ramsay sedation scale,patients’satisfaction and side effects.Results:Fifteen RCTs were included in the meta-analysis.Compared with sufentanil,oxycodone showed lower Numerical Rating Scale scores(mean difference[MD]=-0.71,95%confidence interval[CI]:-1.01 to-0.41;P<0.001;I^(2)=93%),demonstrated better relief from visceral pain(MD=-1.22,95%CI:-1.58 to-0.85;P<0.001;I^(2)=90%),promoted a deeper sedative level as confirmed by the Ramsay Score(MD=0.77,95%CI:0.35-1.19;P<0.001;I^(2)=97%),and resulted in fewer side effects(odds ratio[OR]=0.46,95%CI:0.35-0.60;P<0.001;I^(2)=11%).There was no statistical difference in the degree of patients'satisfaction(OR=1.13,95%CI:0.88-1.44;P=0.33;I^(2)=72%)and drug consumption(MD=-5.55,95%CI:-14.18 to 3.08;P=0.21;I^(2)=93%).Conclusion:Oxycodone improves postoperative analgesia and causes fewer adverse effects,and could be recommended for PCIA,especially after abdominal surgeries.Registration:PROSPERO;https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/;CRD42021229973.展开更多
Background: Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) is increasingly used for moderate sedation. Detailed understanding is essential for maintaining safety and giving the most benefit. We wanted to explore the associations b...Background: Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) is increasingly used for moderate sedation. Detailed understanding is essential for maintaining safety and giving the most benefit. We wanted to explore the associations between patients’ characteristics, perioperative pain and anxiety, the procedure, and the calculated concentrations at the effect site (Ce) of propofol. We also wanted to analyse the pharmacokinetic profiles of propofol and alfentanil during PCS, and their association with respiratory complications. Methods: 155 patients were double-blinded and randomised to have propofol or propofol and alfentanil for PCS during gynaecological surgery. Pharmacokinetic simulation of Ce and multiple regressions aided the search for correlations between explanatory variables and concentrations of drugs. Results: In group propofol, treatment for incontinence, anterior repair, and the patient’s weight correlated the best (B-coef = 0.20, 0.20 and 0.01;r = 0.69;r² = 0.48). When alfentanil was added, alfentanil and the patient’s weight were associated with Ce of propofol (B-coef = ǂ.40 and 0.01;r = 0.70;r² = 0.43). Logistic regression indicated that age and Ce of drugs were related to ten cases of respiratory complications. Conclusions: Patients’ weights and the type of surgery performed were associated with the Ce of propofol;this knowledge could be used for refinement of the doses given during PCS. Because the pharmacokinetic profiles of propofol and alfentanil are different, the alfentanil effect becomes predominant during the time course of sedation. In order to reduce the risk of early and late respiratory depression, alfentanil should not be added to propofol in the same syringe.展开更多
Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe,disabling pain and its deafferentation remains a challenge for health providers.Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive stimulation technique which finds new utility ...Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe,disabling pain and its deafferentation remains a challenge for health providers.Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive stimulation technique which finds new utility in managing pain.There-fore,the introduction of alternative,non-invasive,safe,and effective methods should be considered in treating patients with trigeminal neuralgia unresponsive to conventional treatment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Primary trigeminal neuralgia can achieve satisfactory results through clinical treatment and intervention.The pathogenesis of neuralgia caused by varicellazoster virus infection of the trigeminal nerve is m...BACKGROUND Primary trigeminal neuralgia can achieve satisfactory results through clinical treatment and intervention.The pathogenesis of neuralgia caused by varicellazoster virus infection of the trigeminal nerve is more complex,and it is still difficult to relieve the pain in some patients simply by drug treatment or surgical intervention.CASE SUMMARY A 66-year-old woman was hospitalized with herpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster ophthalmicus(varicella-zoster virus infects the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve).On admission,the patient showed spontaneous,electric shocklike and acupuncture-like severe pain in the left frontal parietal region,and pain could be induced by touching the herpes area.The numerical rating scale(NRS)was 9.There was no significant pain relief after pulsed radiofrequency and thermocoagulation of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve.Combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)with esketamine,neuralgia was significantly improved.The patient had no spontaneous pain or allodynia at discharge,and the NRS score decreased to 2 points.The results of follow-up 2 mo after discharge showed that the NRS score was≤3,and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score was 5 points.There were no adverse reactions.CONCLUSION Trigeminal extracranial thermocoagulation combined with esketamine PCIA may be a feasible method for the treatment of refractory herpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster ophthalmicus.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with tramadol for labor analgesia as compared with combined spinal-epidural analgesia (CSEA) + patient control...Objective To evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with tramadol for labor analgesia as compared with combined spinal-epidural analgesia (CSEA) + patient controlled analgesia ( PCEA) with ropivacaine and fentanyl. Methods Eighty ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ full term primigravidae in active labor (at 2 cm cervical dilation) who had a single fetus with vertex presentation and were expected to have a vaginal delivery were randomly divided into 3 groups: Ⅰ control group received no analgesia (n = 30), Ⅱ group A received CSEA + PCEA with ropivacaine and fentanyl (n = 30) and Ⅲ group B received PCIA with tramadol ( n = 20). In group A CSEA was performed at L2-3. Ropivacaine 2. 5 mg and fentanyl 5 mg were injected intrathecally. A catheter was then advanced 4 cm into epidural space cephalad for PCEA with a mixture of 0.1% ropivacaine with fentanyl 5 μg· μλ-1 (backgroud infusion 4 ml · h-1, demand bolus 4 ml with a 15 min lockout interval). In group B the展开更多
Background:Nalbuphine has been suggested to be used for post-cesarean section(CS)intravenous analgesia.However,ideal concentration of nalbuphine for such analgesia remains unclear.The present study was conducted to ex...Background:Nalbuphine has been suggested to be used for post-cesarean section(CS)intravenous analgesia.However,ideal concentration of nalbuphine for such analgesia remains unclear.The present study was conducted to explore an ideal concentration of nalbuphine for post-CS intravenous analgesia by evaluating the analgesic effects and side-effects of three different concentrations of nalbuphine combined with hydromorphone for post-CS intravenous analgesia in healthy parturients.Methods:One-hundred-and-fourteen parturients undergoing elective CS were randomly allocated to one of three groups(38 subjects per group)according to an Excel-generated random number sheet to receive hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.5 mg/mL(group LN),hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.7 mg/mL(group MN),and hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.9 mg/mL(group HN)using patient-controlled analgesia(PCA)pump.Visual analog scale(VAS)for pain,PCA bolus demands,cumulative PCA dose,satisfaction score,Ramsay score,and side-effects such as urinary retention were recorded.Results:The number of PCA bolus demands and cumulative PCA dose during the first 48 h after CS were significantly higher in group LN(21±16 bolus,129±25 mL)than those in group MN(15±10 bolus,120±16 mL)(both P<0.05)and group HN(13±9 bolus,117±13 mL)(both P<0.01),but no difference was found between group HN and group MN(both P>0.05).VAS scores were significantly lower in group HN than those in group MN and group LN for uterine cramping pain at rest and after breast-feeding within 12 h after CS(all P<0.01)and VAS scores were significantly higher in group LN than those in groupMNand group HN when oxytocin was intravenously infused within 3 days after CS(all P<0.05),whereas VAS scores were not statistically different among groups for incisional pain(all P>0.05).Ramsay sedation scale score in groupHNwas significantly higher than that in group MN at 8 and 12 h after CS(all P<0.01)and group LN at 4,8,12,24 h after CS(all P<0.05).Conclusions:Hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.7 mg/mL for intravenous PCA could effectively improve the incisional pain and uterine cramping pain management and improve comfort in patients after CS.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery has become a common surgical approach for the clinical treatment of intra-abdominal lesions in recent years.We hypothesized that lumbar block with postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)by butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia would be more effective than PCIA by butorphanol alone.AIM To investigate the effect of lumbar block with PCIA by butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia.METHODS This study assessed 120 women scheduled for laparoscopic surgery at our hospital between May 2017 and May 2020.They were divided using a random number table into a research group(those who received quadratus lumborum block combined with PCIA analgesia by butorphanol)and a control group(those who received only PCIA analgesia by butorphanol),with 60 patients in each group.Demographic factors,visual analog scale scores for pain,serum inflammatory markers,PCIA compressions,Ramsay scores,and adverse events were compared between groups using a t-test,analysis of variance,orχ2 test,as appropriate.RESULTS There were no significant differences in demographic factors between groups(all P>0.05).The visual analog scale scores of the research group in the resting state 12 h and 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).Two hours after surgery,there were no significant differences in the levels of serum tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin(IL)-6,or IL-8 between groups(P>0.05).The serum tumor necrosis factor-αlevels of the research group 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The levels of serum IL-6 and IL-8 in the study group 24 h and 48 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Lumbar block with PCIA with butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia significantly improves the analgesic effect and reduces the degree of inflammation,instances of PCIA compression,and adverse reactions.
文摘Objective:To study the effects of oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain, immune response and stress response after laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery in Xianning Central Hospital between June 2015 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into oxycodone group and fentanyl group who received postoperative oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia respectively. 3 d after surgery and 5 d after surgery, the serum contents of pain-related transmitters, immune indexes, stress-related molecules as well as peripheral blood contents of immune cells were measured.Results: 3 d after surgery and 5 d after surgery, CRP, TNF-α, IL-8, sICAM-1, YKL-40, Cor, C-P, FT3, FT4 and HO-1 contents in serum of oxycodone group were significantly lower than those of fentanyl group whereas CD3+CD4+T cell and CD3+CD8+T cell contents in peripheral blood as well as C3 and C4 contents in serum were significantly higher than those of fentanyl group.Conclusion:oxycodone patient-controlled intravenous analgesia after laparoscopic surgery is better than fentanyl and can reduce the pain degree, inhibit the stress response and improve the immune response.
文摘Objective:To study the effect of buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on the serum pain-related biochemical indexes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.Methods: A total of 92 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture who received surgical treatment in the hospital between August 2014 and January 2017 were collected and divided into control group (n=46) and observation group (n=46) according to the random number table method. The control group received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia, and the observation group received buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia. Differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indexes and pain mediators of two groups of patients were measured before and 24h after surgery.Results: Differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indexes and pain mediators were not statistically significant between the two groups before surgery;24 h after surgery, serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MDA, SP, PGE2, 5-HT, HA and NPY levels of both groups of patients increased significantly while SOD, TAC and CAT levels decreased significantly, and serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MDA, SP, PGE2, 5-HT, HA and NPY levels of observation group were lower than those of control group while SOD, TAC and CAT levels were higher than those of control group.Conclusion: Buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia can effectively inhibit the expression of pain-related indexes and relieve early postoperative pain intensity in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.
文摘Background:Managing acute postoperative pain is challenging for anesthesiologists,surgeons,and patients,leading to adverse events despite making significant progress.Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)is a recommended solution,where oxycodone has depicted unique advantages in recent years.However,controversy still exists in clinical practice and this study aimed to compare two drugs in PCIA.Methods:We performed a literature search in PubMed,Embase,the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,Web of Science,Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,and VIP databases up to December 2020 to select specific randomized controlled trials(RCTs)comparing the efficacy of oxycodone with sufentanil in PCIA.The analgesic effect was the primary outcome and the secondary outcome included PCIA consumption,the Ramsay sedation scale,patients’satisfaction and side effects.Results:Fifteen RCTs were included in the meta-analysis.Compared with sufentanil,oxycodone showed lower Numerical Rating Scale scores(mean difference[MD]=-0.71,95%confidence interval[CI]:-1.01 to-0.41;P<0.001;I^(2)=93%),demonstrated better relief from visceral pain(MD=-1.22,95%CI:-1.58 to-0.85;P<0.001;I^(2)=90%),promoted a deeper sedative level as confirmed by the Ramsay Score(MD=0.77,95%CI:0.35-1.19;P<0.001;I^(2)=97%),and resulted in fewer side effects(odds ratio[OR]=0.46,95%CI:0.35-0.60;P<0.001;I^(2)=11%).There was no statistical difference in the degree of patients'satisfaction(OR=1.13,95%CI:0.88-1.44;P=0.33;I^(2)=72%)and drug consumption(MD=-5.55,95%CI:-14.18 to 3.08;P=0.21;I^(2)=93%).Conclusion:Oxycodone improves postoperative analgesia and causes fewer adverse effects,and could be recommended for PCIA,especially after abdominal surgeries.Registration:PROSPERO;https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/;CRD42021229973.
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文摘Background: Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) is increasingly used for moderate sedation. Detailed understanding is essential for maintaining safety and giving the most benefit. We wanted to explore the associations between patients’ characteristics, perioperative pain and anxiety, the procedure, and the calculated concentrations at the effect site (Ce) of propofol. We also wanted to analyse the pharmacokinetic profiles of propofol and alfentanil during PCS, and their association with respiratory complications. Methods: 155 patients were double-blinded and randomised to have propofol or propofol and alfentanil for PCS during gynaecological surgery. Pharmacokinetic simulation of Ce and multiple regressions aided the search for correlations between explanatory variables and concentrations of drugs. Results: In group propofol, treatment for incontinence, anterior repair, and the patient’s weight correlated the best (B-coef = 0.20, 0.20 and 0.01;r = 0.69;r² = 0.48). When alfentanil was added, alfentanil and the patient’s weight were associated with Ce of propofol (B-coef = ǂ.40 and 0.01;r = 0.70;r² = 0.43). Logistic regression indicated that age and Ce of drugs were related to ten cases of respiratory complications. Conclusions: Patients’ weights and the type of surgery performed were associated with the Ce of propofol;this knowledge could be used for refinement of the doses given during PCS. Because the pharmacokinetic profiles of propofol and alfentanil are different, the alfentanil effect becomes predominant during the time course of sedation. In order to reduce the risk of early and late respiratory depression, alfentanil should not be added to propofol in the same syringe.
文摘Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe,disabling pain and its deafferentation remains a challenge for health providers.Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive stimulation technique which finds new utility in managing pain.There-fore,the introduction of alternative,non-invasive,safe,and effective methods should be considered in treating patients with trigeminal neuralgia unresponsive to conventional treatment.
文摘BACKGROUND Primary trigeminal neuralgia can achieve satisfactory results through clinical treatment and intervention.The pathogenesis of neuralgia caused by varicellazoster virus infection of the trigeminal nerve is more complex,and it is still difficult to relieve the pain in some patients simply by drug treatment or surgical intervention.CASE SUMMARY A 66-year-old woman was hospitalized with herpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster ophthalmicus(varicella-zoster virus infects the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve).On admission,the patient showed spontaneous,electric shocklike and acupuncture-like severe pain in the left frontal parietal region,and pain could be induced by touching the herpes area.The numerical rating scale(NRS)was 9.There was no significant pain relief after pulsed radiofrequency and thermocoagulation of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve.Combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)with esketamine,neuralgia was significantly improved.The patient had no spontaneous pain or allodynia at discharge,and the NRS score decreased to 2 points.The results of follow-up 2 mo after discharge showed that the NRS score was≤3,and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score was 5 points.There were no adverse reactions.CONCLUSION Trigeminal extracranial thermocoagulation combined with esketamine PCIA may be a feasible method for the treatment of refractory herpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
文摘Objective To evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with tramadol for labor analgesia as compared with combined spinal-epidural analgesia (CSEA) + patient controlled analgesia ( PCEA) with ropivacaine and fentanyl. Methods Eighty ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ full term primigravidae in active labor (at 2 cm cervical dilation) who had a single fetus with vertex presentation and were expected to have a vaginal delivery were randomly divided into 3 groups: Ⅰ control group received no analgesia (n = 30), Ⅱ group A received CSEA + PCEA with ropivacaine and fentanyl (n = 30) and Ⅲ group B received PCIA with tramadol ( n = 20). In group A CSEA was performed at L2-3. Ropivacaine 2. 5 mg and fentanyl 5 mg were injected intrathecally. A catheter was then advanced 4 cm into epidural space cephalad for PCEA with a mixture of 0.1% ropivacaine with fentanyl 5 μg· μλ-1 (backgroud infusion 4 ml · h-1, demand bolus 4 ml with a 15 min lockout interval). In group B the
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文摘Background:Nalbuphine has been suggested to be used for post-cesarean section(CS)intravenous analgesia.However,ideal concentration of nalbuphine for such analgesia remains unclear.The present study was conducted to explore an ideal concentration of nalbuphine for post-CS intravenous analgesia by evaluating the analgesic effects and side-effects of three different concentrations of nalbuphine combined with hydromorphone for post-CS intravenous analgesia in healthy parturients.Methods:One-hundred-and-fourteen parturients undergoing elective CS were randomly allocated to one of three groups(38 subjects per group)according to an Excel-generated random number sheet to receive hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.5 mg/mL(group LN),hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.7 mg/mL(group MN),and hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.9 mg/mL(group HN)using patient-controlled analgesia(PCA)pump.Visual analog scale(VAS)for pain,PCA bolus demands,cumulative PCA dose,satisfaction score,Ramsay score,and side-effects such as urinary retention were recorded.Results:The number of PCA bolus demands and cumulative PCA dose during the first 48 h after CS were significantly higher in group LN(21±16 bolus,129±25 mL)than those in group MN(15±10 bolus,120±16 mL)(both P<0.05)and group HN(13±9 bolus,117±13 mL)(both P<0.01),but no difference was found between group HN and group MN(both P>0.05).VAS scores were significantly lower in group HN than those in group MN and group LN for uterine cramping pain at rest and after breast-feeding within 12 h after CS(all P<0.01)and VAS scores were significantly higher in group LN than those in groupMNand group HN when oxytocin was intravenously infused within 3 days after CS(all P<0.05),whereas VAS scores were not statistically different among groups for incisional pain(all P>0.05).Ramsay sedation scale score in groupHNwas significantly higher than that in group MN at 8 and 12 h after CS(all P<0.01)and group LN at 4,8,12,24 h after CS(all P<0.05).Conclusions:Hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.7 mg/mL for intravenous PCA could effectively improve the incisional pain and uterine cramping pain management and improve comfort in patients after CS.
