Obstetrics

Techniques Using Low-Dose Anesthetics May Replace Traditional Epidural

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 9th, 2001

Epidural techniques which use low-dose anesthetics reduce the need for assisted vaginal delivery in childbirth, casting doubt over the future use of conventional epidurals, conclude authors of a study in the July 5, 2001, issue of the Lancet.

Epidurals are the most effective form of pain relief during childbirth. But they are associated with increased rates of instrumental vaginal delivery and associated complications, which might be related to poor motor function, which prevents mothers from pushing during labor. New techniques that preserve motor function could reduce obstetric intervention.

Andrew Shennan and Christine MacArthur led a...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2001-08-09)

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