Addition of intrathecal fentanyl or meperidine to lidocaine and epinephrine for spinal anesthesia in elective cesarean delivery.

Background: A common and useful approach to pain management is administration of neuraxial opioids.

Objectives: Whether addition of fentanyl or meperidine to lidocaine and epinephrine for spinal anesthesia in elective cesarean delivery has any effects on duration of postoperative pain.

Patients And Methods: This was a clinical trial, conducted on 195 pregnant women candidates for elective cesarean section.