An Epidural-Infusion Technique for Labour

Abstract

A regimen to facilitate control of epidural inyusions in labour has been developed which allows midwives to alter infusion rates to maintain satisfactor), analgesia. The technique M~U S used successfully in 30 patien ts and, in a prospective study. wus compared with women who received conventional top-up epidurals. It was ,found that infusions provided comparable unalgesia and decreased midwife workload but resulted in a higher dosage of bupivacaine.