Cesarean section: Local anesthetic reduces need for painkillers post-op
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - 04:07
in Health & Medicine
Giving a local anaesthetic during a Caesarean section helps manage pain after the operation and can reduce consumption of painkillers, according to Cochrane Researchers. The researchers recommend local anaesthetics as part of integrated pain management strategies for Caesarean section operations, provided that consideration is given to the cost.