A paracervical block is a medical procedure often used in obstetrics during labor and delivery. It involves the injection of a local anesthetic into the paracervical tissue, which is the area ...

Determinations of levels of a local anesthetic (mepivacaine) during labor after paracervical block indicated a rapid absorption of the drug into the maternal blood, with peak concentrations achieved ...

Fetal bradycardia and depression at birth have previously been reported with varying frequency after paracervical block given for the relief of pain in the first stage of labor. This report concerns ...

In a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial, women were assigned to receive either a 20-mL buffered 1% lidocaine paracervical block or no block before IUD placement. The primary outcome ...

The following is a summary of “Optimizing analgesia for endometrial biopsy: A prospective, randomized comparative study,” published in the November 2024 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology by Coskun et ...

1 Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Perinatology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. Nigeria. 2 Department of ...

Introduction: Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) for bilateral tubal ligation may cause notable early postoperative pain, leading to opioid use. Paracervical block (PBC) ...

(HealthDay News) — A 10-mL 1% lidocaine paracervical nerve block reduces pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, according to a study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Aletha Y. Akers, MD ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pain control during Manual Vacuum Aspiration is one of the most important aspects of postabortion care. This study assessed the analgesic efficacy, requirement for additional ...