Epidural analgesia remains a cornerstone in managing labour and surgical pain, with evolving techniques aiming to enhance both efficacy and safety. Traditionally, continuous epidural infusion (CEI) ...

Is local infiltration of an abdominal wound with an anesthetic as effective as epidural anesthesia for the control of postoperative pain? The authors of this article combined the results of 9 ...

Dr. Eugene Viscusi answers the question: 'What Is An Epidural For Pain Relief?' — -- Question: What Is An Epidural And When Should I Get One For Pain Relief After Surgery? Answer: Epidural ...

What should happen if an epidural does not seem to be working as it should? The levels of temperature sensation must be tested with an ice cube. If the area is blocked by epidural local anaesthetic, ...

Use of neuraxial analgesia for vaginal delivery is associated with a 14% decreased risk for severe maternal morbidity, in part from a reduction in postpartum hemorrhage, new research shows. The ...

Here’s what you should know before getting an epidural – and why it might not provide full pain relief as expected ...

A Canadian study of more than 123,000 births found no association between epidural labor analgesia exposure and an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder in children, according to findings ...

Credit: Shutterstock. A clinical diagnosis of ASD was the main outcome of the study. Maternal exposure to labor epidural analgesia (LEA) may be associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum ...

Health: More than a month after the Thimphu referral hospital introduced epidural analgesia, 20 women chose the medical technique that helps painless delivery of babies. Epidural analgesia was ...

A clinical diagnosis of ASD was the main outcome of the study. Maternal exposure to labor epidural analgesia (LEA) may be associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in ...