Title: Continuous Epidural Infusion of 0.125% Bupivacaine for Pain Relief in Labour: A Comparison with Intermittent Top up of 0.25% Bupivacaine
Authors: Dr Chitra V.R, Dr Sunish B.S
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.29
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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