Observational analysis highlights improved pain relief and maternal outcomes in labor using combined spinal-epidural, indicating its benefits for patient satisfaction.
( Anaesthesia . 2025;80:9–12. doi: 10.1111/anae.16465) Despite being a vital part of the childbirth experience, many patients report delays or insufficient pain relief during labor. Neuraxial analgesia, which includes both CSE and dural puncture epidural (DPE), is associated with a significant reduction in severe maternal morbidity. As such, improving timely and adequate analgesia aligns with better maternal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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