International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Apr 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyInfluence of epidural dexamethasone on maternal temperature and serum cytokine concentration after labor epidural analgesia.
To evaluate the effects of epidural dexamethasone on maternal temperature and serum cytokine levels after labor epidural analgesia. ⋯ Epidural dexamethasone alleviates maternal temperature elevation after epidural analgesia. This effect can be attributed to the decrease in IL-6 levels.