Midwifery
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to investigate the use of fentanyl for pain relief during childbirth administered by routes other than epidural or spinal (non-axial). In particular, aspects relating to the efficacy and safety of fentanyl for mother and neonate are explored. ⋯ in confirming the safe use of non-axial administration of fentanyl during childbirth, benefits include midwives being able to offer women an alternative option for pain relief. Alternative routes, such as subcutaneous, can be managed by midwives through a standing order, potentially reducing the need for additional resources. In particular, this will benefit midwifery practice in rural and remote settings where resources and access to specialised services are limited.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the PainMatcher and the Visual Analogue Scale for assessment of labour pain following administered pain relief treatment.
during childbirth, it is necessary to assess and monitor experienced pain and to evaluate the effect of pain relief treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the PainMatcher (PM) with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for the assessment of labour pain and the effect of pain relief treatment. ⋯ the PM and the VAS are not interchangeable in the case of labour pain, and there is still a need for research in this area to find a more suitable assessment instrument for the evaluation of labour pain.