European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2003
Single-shot intrathecal sufentanil with bupivacaine in late labour--analgesic quality and obstetric outcome.
To investigate the analgesic effect and obstetric outcome after single-shot intrathecal sufentanil with bupivacaine in late labour. ⋯ Intrathecal block with sufentanil 7.5 microg in combination with bupivacaine 2 mg is a very effective pain relief in late labour. Due to its limited duration it is important to select women in rapid progress of labour, and active obstetric management is necessary. It is also very important that the obstetrician is aware of the risk of non-reassuring fetal heart rate changes after intrathecal block.