Continuous Epidural Infusion of 0.125% Bupivacaine for Pain Relief in Labour: A Comparison with Intermittent Top up of 0.25% Bupivacaine

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5

Abstract

Background: Pain is a noxious and unpleasant stimulus which produces fear, discomfort, untold suffering and reflex activity. One of the most distressing variety of pain experienced by mankind is labourpain. Obstetric anaesthesiologists have a tremendous responsibility, since he is answerable to both foetal and maternal outcome. This study was conducted to prove that the continous infusion of local anaesthetic in a low concentration is as efficient as high dose intermittent bolus administration of the same drug with fewer complications.

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Dr Chitra V. R

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Dr Chitra V. R (2017). Continuous Epidural Infusion of 0.125% Bupivacaine for Pain Relief in Labour: A Comparison with Intermittent Top up of 0.25% Bupivacaine. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(5), 21388-21394. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-285220