The efficacy of magnesium sulphate as an adjunct to local anaesthetics for perineal pain relief after episiotomy

Conclusion: Both xylocaine alone and xylocaine with MgSO4 provide adequate perineal pain relief during episiotomy repair. MgSO4 improves the analgesic effect of xylocaine at 2 h after episiotomy repair without any significant side effect.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - June 12, 2021 Category: Rural Health Authors: JA Garba CE Shehu EI Nwobodo AA Panti KA Tunau B Sulaiman SA Kadas U Onwudiegwu AP Aboyeji Source Type: research