Somnolence was 4% vs 6% in S and E group respectively
(evaluated using a four-point ordinal scale), motor blockade
2% vs 4% in S and E group respectively (assessed using the
four-point Bromage scale), nausea was 8% vs 6% in S and E
group respectively, and sensory and motor complications were
same % (4) in both groups. Four parturients in S group vs seven
parturients in E group had hypotension, and Pruritus was
seen in 60% in E group vs 25% in spinal one. Vacuum extraction
was done in 15% vs 25% among S group and E group
respectively, Oxytocin augmentation was needed in 48% vs
62% of the parturients among S group and E group respectively
no caesarean section was performed (Table 4).
Faetal heart rate disturbances following the spinal block
were seen in 2 cases. Apgar scores were high and No neonate
had Apgar score >7 in both group (Table 5 and Fig. 5). The
overall cost was lower in S group compared to E group.