A Systematic Review of the Effects of Adding Neostigmine to Local Anesthetics for Neuraxial Administration in Obstetric Anesthesia and Analgesia. Issue 2 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cossu, A.P.; De Giudici, L.M.; Piras, D.; Mura, P.; Scanu, M.; Cossu, M.; Saba, M.; Finco, G.; Brazzi, L.
• Is Part Of: Obstetric anesthesia digest. Volume 36:Issue 2(2016:Jun.)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 70
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Analgesia for Labor -- Regional Anesthesia for Cesarean Section -- Pharmacology; Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Periodicals; Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Abstracts -- Periodicals; 617.968205
• DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000482602.26500.64
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-665X

Abstract

Abstract : ( Int J Obstet Anesth. 2015;24:237–246) Neostigmine, an acetyl-cholinesterase inhibitor, has been used for both epidural and intrathecal anesthesia in obstetric patients. In order to quantify its benefits and/or adverse effects as an adjuvant in neuraxial anesthesia, the authors of this meta-analysis reviewed randomized, placebo-controlled studies in which neostigmine was administered in combination with local anesthetics or other adjuvants.