Key result
Lumbar epidural anaesthesia produced satisfactory anaesthesia in 78.8% of obstetrical patients during labour and delivery.
Why the study?
Does lumbar epidural anaesthesia provide satisfactory anaesthesia in obstetrical patients during labour and delivery?
Observational (n=739)
Does lumbar epidural anaesthesia provide satisfactory anaesthesia in obstetrical patients during labour and delivery?
Lumbar epidural anaesthesia provides safe and effective pain relief for labour and delivery, achieving satisfactory anaesthesia in nearly 80% of patients.
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May support epidural use in labour; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice.
Summary A series of 739 obstetrical patients who received lumbar epidural anaesthesia for labour and delivery has been reviewed. Satisfactory anaesthesia was produced in 78·8 per cent of all patients despite relative inexperience by many operators. The effect on the fetus is minimal. The technique, although somewhat complicated, is easily learned and provides safe, effective anaesthesia. Physicians wishing to use this technique must pay close attention to detail, monitor their patients carefully, and be proficient in forceps delivery.
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Romine et al. (1970) conducted an observational in Labour and delivery (n=739). Lumbar epidural anaesthesia was evaluated on Satisfactory anaesthesia. Lumbar epidural anaesthesia produced satisfactory anaesthesia in 78.8% of obstetrical patients during labour and delivery.
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