Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|
Anaesthesiol Reanim
July 2001
Universitätsfrauenklinik (Triersches Institut), Universitätsklinikums (Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts), Universität Leipzig.
Epidural analgesia (EDA) is the most effective method of intrapartum pain relief. Its influence on the course of labor continues to be controversial. Although a cause-and-effect relationship has not been proven, this form of analgesia has been blamed for a host of adverse maternal/fetal events during labor, including prolonged first and second stage of labor, dystocia, malrotation of the fetal head and an increased risk of operative delivery (instrumental delivery, Caesarean section).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsychiatr Neurol Med Psychol (Leipz)
April 1954
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!