The effect of intrapartum epidural analgesia on nulliparous labor: a randomized, controlled, prospective trial.
Am J Obstet Gynecol
; 169(4): 851-8, 1993 Oct.
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OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine the effect of epidural analgesia on nulliparous labor and delivery. STUDY DESIGN: Normal term nulliparous women in early spontaneous labor were randomized to receive either narcotic or epidural analgesia. RESULTS: When compared with the group receiving narcotic analgesia (n = 45), the group receiving epidural analgesia (n = 48) had a significant prolongation in the first and second stages of labor, an increased requirement for oxytocin augmentation, and a significant slowing in the rate of cervical dilatation. Epidural analgesia was associated with a significant increase in malposition (4.4% vs 18.8%, p < 0.05). Cesarean delivery occurred more frequently in the epidural group (2.2% vs 25%, p < 0.05), primarily related to an increase in cesarean section for dystocia (2.2% vs 16.7%, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In a randomized, controlled, prospective trial epidural analgesia resulted in a significant prolongation in the first and second stages of labor and a significant increase in the frequency of cesarean delivery, primarily related to dystocia.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trabajo de Parto
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Analgesia Epidural
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Analgesia Obstétrica
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Revista:
Am J Obstet Gynecol
Año:
1993
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Article
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Estados Unidos