2000
DOI: 10.1007/bf03019864
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Addition of dextrose 3.5% to intrathecal sufentanil for labour analgesia reduces pruritus

Abstract: Purpose: To determine whether the addition of a low concentration (3.5%) of dextrose would minimize pruritus while maintaining the quality of analgesia.Methods: In a double blind study 48 parturients in early labour were randomized to one of two study groups: dextrose (Dex, n = 24; 10 µg sufentanil in dextrose 3.5%), or normal saline (NS, n = 24; 10 µg sufentanil in normal saline). Parturients received the study drug as the intrathecal injection of the combined spinal-epidural (CSE) technique for labour analge… Show more

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“…[19] Intrathecal use of the same dose sufentanil and itching incidence is reported differently in various studies. [20][21][22] In the present study, the incidence of itching may have been low because opioids were administered in low doses.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 61%
“…[19] Intrathecal use of the same dose sufentanil and itching incidence is reported differently in various studies. [20][21][22] In the present study, the incidence of itching may have been low because opioids were administered in low doses.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 61%