2017
DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_250_15
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Comparison of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and lidocaine on episiotomy complication in primiparous women: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) through the skin is a nonpharmacological method of pain relief. The present study aimed to compare TENS and lidocaine on episiotomy complication in primiparous women.Material and Methods:In a randomized, controlled clinical trial, 80 participants were included from March to July 2011 at the antenatal clinic and postdelivery ward in the Social Security Organization Hospital, Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran. Data were collected using a demographic quest… Show more

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“…Episiotomy is a surgical incision in the perineal region, which aims at increasing the vaginal diameter during delivery (1)(2)(3)(4). Episiotomy mainly is to prevent severe perineal tears and facilitate delivery (5)(6)(7)(8). In Asian countries, episiotomy is used as a standard method in vaginal delivery regarding the differences in the anatomical characteristics of the perineum (9,10).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Episiotomy is a surgical incision in the perineal region, which aims at increasing the vaginal diameter during delivery (1)(2)(3)(4). Episiotomy mainly is to prevent severe perineal tears and facilitate delivery (5)(6)(7)(8). In Asian countries, episiotomy is used as a standard method in vaginal delivery regarding the differences in the anatomical characteristics of the perineum (9,10).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Episiotomy is defined as perineal incisions in the second stage of labor which is performed for facilitation and shortening of the duration of the second stage of delivery, preventing possible damages to perineum, and pelvic organs, sexual dysfunctions, and severe perineal tears. [123456] In fact, episiotomy is counted as the second most common surgical experiment during delivery after cutting down of the umbilical cord. [7]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%