COMPARISON OF POSTOPERATIVE PAIN DURING CAESAREAN SECTION UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA AND SPINAL ANESTHESIA

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Abdulrahman Saud Abdulrahman Alateeq
Abdulaziz Ahmed Mohamad Fallatah
Saad Maadhad Mohammed Al-Mutairi
Alaa Ali Abdullah Alnoweser
Majed Ayidh Mutlaq Alharbi
Ali Muaybid Matar Alharbi

Keywords

cesarean section, general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, postoperative pain, pain management

Abstract

Postoperative pain management is crucial in ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients undergoing caesarean section delivery. This essay compares the levels of postoperative pain experienced by patients who underwent caesarean section under general anesthesia versus spinal anesthesia. The study aims to analyze the differences in pain intensity, duration, and side effects between the two anesthesia methods. Ten reputable sources have been utilized to provide a comprehensive understanding of this topic.

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