[Patient-controlled postoperative analgesia in obstetrics and gynaecology].

A prospective study researches features of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) in 42 women after cesarean section, mid- and high-traumatic gynaecological surgery. It was found out that the quality of while using the PCEA is significantly better than while using a traditional parenteral infusion of analgesics. Use of PCEA favours the circulatory and breathing systems functioning. Compared to continuous epidural infusion of analgesics and anaesthetics, use of PCME returns the expenses better due to less consumption of the drugs up to 35% during the first 24 hours after the surgery. This method is suitable for continuous estimation of the pain therapy.