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Volume 14 Issue 3 (March) 2025

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Evaluating the Efficacy of Tramadol as an Analgesic in Labor Pain Management
Dr. Fiza Aftab, Dr. Nowsheen Khan, Dr. Usman Gani, Dr. Farheen Qureshi, Dr. Ashfaq Masood, Dr. Farha Qureshi

Background: Labour pain can be intense and physically and psychologically taxing. Various pharmacologic interventions, including opioids like tramadol, are commonly used to alleviate labor pain. Tramadol, a synthetic opioid, is known for its reduced sedative and respiratory depressant, making it a potential alternative to traditional opioids. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of tramadol in alleviating labor pain, its impact on labor duration, and maternal and fetal outcomes. Methods: The study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College, Srinagar over two years from November 2018 to November 2020, involving 250 women aged 18-35 years, divided into two groups: the study group (n=125) patients who received intramuscular tramadol (100 mg), and the control group (n=125) patients who refused to receive labour analgesia. Pain relief was assessed using the Rupee scale, and maternal and neonatal outcomes were monitored, including APGAR scores at 1 and 5 minutes. Results: Results showed that tramadol significantly alleviated pain, with 50% of patients in the study group experiencing no pain during the first stage of labor compared to 36.8% in the control group. The study group also had a lower caesarean section rate (10.4%) compared to the control group (22.4%). Neonatal outcomes were better, with 96% of babies in the study group having an APGAR score of ≥7 at 1 and 5 minutes compared to 86% in the control group. Maternal morbidity was significantly lower in the study group (p = 0.009). Side effects from tramadol were mild and did not significantly affect outcomes. Conclusion: In conclusion, intramuscular tramadol is an effective, safe, and cost-effective analgesic for labor pain management. It reduces pain, shortens labor duration, and improves neonatal outcomes, with minimal maternal morbidity, making it a beneficial option for both mother and baby.

 
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