BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomised controlled trial of the closure or non-closure of peritoneum at caesarean section: effect on post-operative pain.
To compare the analgesic requirement in the post-operative period after closure or non-closure of the peritoneum at the caesarean delivery with a standardised anaesthetic and surgical technique. ⋯ Non-closure of both visceral and parietal peritoneum at the caesarean section produces a significant reduction in the post-operative use of patient controlled analgesia pump morphine and significantly higher patient satisfaction at 24 hours post-operatively.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Acupuncture treatment during labour--a randomised controlled trial.
To investigate acupuncture treatment during labour with regard to pain intensity, degree of relaxation and outcome of the delivery. ⋯ The results suggest that acupuncture could be a good alternative or complement to those parturients who seek an alternative to pharmacological analgesia in childbirth. Further trials with a larger number of patients are required to clarify if the main effect of acupuncture during labour is analgesic or relaxing.