Analgesic Efficacy and Patient Acceptability of Topical Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics versus Local Lignocaine Infiltration for Obstetric Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

• To compare the analgesic efficacy and patient acceptability of topical EMLA cream versus lignocaine infiltration for spinal anesthesia in obstetric patients.
• Randomized controlled trial design
• Evaluation of pain reduction and comfort during spinal needle insertion
• Comparison of EMLA cream efficacy against lignocaine infiltration in parturients
• EMLA cream significantly reduced pain during spinal needle insertion
• Improved patient comfort reported with EMLA compared to lignocaine infiltration
• EMLA offers a needle-free option that enhances the spinal anesthesia experience

Abstract