Early Resumption of Food Intake After Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Study on Safety, Effectiveness, and Patient Comfort
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https://doi.org/10.55677/IJCSMR/V4I2-01/2024Keywords:
cesarean section, food intake, ileus, postoperative nausea, patient satisfaction, spinal anesthesiaAbstract
Objective: This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of early food intake after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia, addressing the importance of postoperative care and patient comfort.
Materials and methods: A descriptive, prospective, single-center study was conducted over one year at the maternity unit of our University Hospital. A total of 157 eligible cesarean section patients under spinal anesthesia were included and divided into two groups based on their preference for resuming food intake before or after the third postoperative hour. Data on the time to resume food intake, recovery of intestinal transit, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and patient satisfaction were collected.
Results: Patients who resumed food intake before the third postoperative hour experienced a faster recovery of intestinal transit. No significant difference in PONV incidence was observed between the groups. High patient satisfaction was reported in both groups.
Conclusion: Early resumption of food intake after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia enhances intestinal transit without increasing PONV, ensuring patient comfort and postoperative care.
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