Analgesia and anesthesia in labor

Janyne Althaus; Joseph Wax

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2005.01.002

Analgesia and anesthesia in labor

Janyne Althaus, Joseph Wax

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Abstract

Whether given as an epidural, spinal, or combination, regional anesthesia is an integral part of obstetrics in the United States. A variety of drugs and dosages are used in various combinations, with no one protocol exceeding others in terms of efficacy and safety. The availability of anesthesia and analgesia has had an extraordinary impact on the field of obstetrics in the twentieth century. Knowledge of the techniques and medications used, their potential toxicities, and effects on the labor process itself can only enhance obstetricians' management of the parturient in labor.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	231-244
Number of pages	14
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume	32
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2005.01.002
State	Published - Jun 2005
Externally published	Yes

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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