PAIN LEVELS ANTICIPATED VERSUS EXPERIENCED PAIN LEVELS BY NEEDLE INSERTION IN LSCS

Abstract

Background: The most popular method for elective LSCS (lower segment caesarean section) is spinal anaesthesia. 
However, a major factor in the refusal of spinal anaesthetic is needle aversion and pain anticipation.
Aim: The goal of the current study was to measure and contrast the expected and actual pain levels during LSCS needle 
insertion.
Methods: 414 primigravidae individuals from ASA status II who required elective LSCS under spinal anaesthesia at the 
Institute during the designated study period were evaluated in this study. Anxiety was identified before to the procedure 
using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). The subjects used the Numerical Pain Rating 
Scale (NPRS, 0–10) to rate their anticipated pain. experienced discomfort when inserting the needle using NRS after the 
treatment was finished. As is customary, spinal anaesthesia was administered while seated. The length of the procedure 
and the number of attempts were recorded.