Sensory assessment of epidural block for Caesarean section: A systematic comparison of pinprick, cold and touch sensation

European Journal of Anaesthesiology

Volumn 23, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 611-617

  Camorcia, M ^a   Capogna, G ^a  

^a Citta di Roma Hospital   (Italy)

Author keywords

Anaesthesia, epidural; Caesarean section; Pain measurement; Sensory block

Indexed keywords

ADRENALIN; LIDOCAINE; SUFENTANIL;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CESAREAN SECTION; COLD SENSATION; COMPARATIVE STUDY; DERMATOME; EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; PAIN ASSESSMENT; PREDICTION; PRICK TEST; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; SCORING SYSTEM; TACTILE DISCRIMINATION;

ADULT; ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL; ANESTHESIA, OBSTETRICAL; CESAREAN SECTION; COLD; FEMALE; HUMANS; PREGNANCY; TIME FACTORS; TOUCH;

EID: 33646499428     PISSN: 02650215     EISSN: 13652346     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0265021506000421     Document Type: Article

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