Epidural analgesia in labor: a narrative review

Halliday, L., Nelson, S. M. and Kearns, R. J. (2022) Epidural analgesia in labor: a narrative review. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 159(2), pp. 356-364. (doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14175) (PMID:35277971)

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Abstract

Lumbar epidural is the most effective form of pain relief in labor with around 30% of laboring women in the UK and 60% in the USA receiving epidural analgesia. Associations of epidural on maternal, obstetric, and neonatal outcomes have been the subject of intense study, though a number of uncertainties persist. The present narrative review explores important areas of research surrounding epidural analgesia in obstetric patients including methods of initiation and administration, choice of local anesthetic solution, and the addition of adjuvants. Key meta-analyses exploring associations of epidural analgesia on maternal and neonatal outcomes are identified and summarized.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Nelson, Professor Scott and Halliday, Dr Lucy and Kearns, Dr Rachel
Authors: Halliday, L., Nelson, S. M., and Kearns, R. J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0020-7292
ISSN (Online):1879-3479
Published Online:12 March 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Authors
First Published:First published in International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 159(2): 356-364
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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