Abstract

A RANDOMISED CONTROL CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF NALPAMARA YASTIMADHU OINTMENT APPLICATION ON EPISIOTOMY WOUND.

Shreya Chama*, Ramadevi G., Arpana Jain and Sandesh Shetty

Abstract

Episiotomy is referred as an incision on perineum and vaginal canal to enlarge the vaginal opening and facilitate easy delivery. The episiotomy can be considered as Chinna variety of Sadyovrana since both managed by suturing for the approximation of wound margins. If the wound is not taken care properly may land up in complications like infection, wound dehiscence, fibrosis, etc. To promote better healing Nalpamara Yastimadhu ointment possessing Vrana Shodhana and Vrana Ropana properties are used. An open labelled randomised control clinical performed on 30 eligible women. And were randomly selected and assigned into 2 groups, in group A Nalpamara Yastimadhu ointment and in group B betadine ointment was applied on episiotomy wound. Results were analyzed statistically, significant improvement was seen in pain, pricking sensation, tenderness, redness, edema, REEDA score and wound size in both the groups. Clinically the Nalpamara Yastimadhu ointment was found more effective in management of pain, pricking sensation, tenderness and wound healing.

Keywords: Episiotomy, Nalpamara Yastimadhu ointment, Betadine Ointment, wound healing, REEDA Scale.