A Study on Outcome of Epidural Analgesia for Painless Labour

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:-To assess the quality of pain relief , obstetrical outcome, effect on rate of cesarean section & instrumental delivery.MATERIAL & METHOD:-100 patient in labour were selected based on inclusion criteria, informed consent taken prior to study . Epidural analgesia given and we retrieved the course of labour & delivery and management of epidural analgesia done.RESULT:-A total 100 patients, 94 patients was having adequate pain relief, 38 normal vaginal delivery, 47 instrumental delivery, 15 cesarean section.CONCLUSION:-Epidural analgesia for painless labour is safe & effective method with very less side effect, no increase in rate of CD &IVD or prolongation of labour.