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Title: | An audit on perineal pain felt following childbirth: level of pain experienced and degree of analgesia used |
Authors: | Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P. Gunarathna, S.M.S.G. Jogarasah, K. Herath, R. |
Keywords: | Perineal pain |
Issue Date: | 2016 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists |
Citation: | Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2016; Vol. 38 (suppl. 1): p. 70 |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Perineal pain is a common symptom following vaginal childbirth. Reducing of the degree of pain experienced has been shown to improve maternal wellbeing and normal functioning within the family. METHODS: We performed the audit in the professorial ward of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital. Participants perception of pain was assessed using a verbal numeric rating scale. RESULT: All participants had experienced some degree of perineal pain. However significantly reduced levels of pain were experienced in those who had received analgesia. CONCLUSION: Perineal pain is a common symptom among women following childbirth. However such pain can be significantly reduced with appropriate interventions |
Description: | Poster Presentation Abstract (P80), Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 1st – 3rd July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/19881 |
ISSN: | 2279-1655 |
Appears in Collections: | Conference Papers |
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