Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 1997
Higher rate of fetal acidemia after regional anesthesia for elective cesarean delivery.
To determine the prevalence of fetal acidemia associated with regional anesthesia for elective cesarean delivery in healthy paturients with uncomplicated singleton term pregnancies. ⋯ The rate of fetal acidemia is significantly increased after regional anesthesia. This risk must be judged in light of the risks inherent with general anesthesia.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 1997
The effect of instituting an elective labor epidural program on the operative delivery rate.
To evaluate labor outcome as well as maternal and neonatal morbidity before and after the initiation of elective labor epidural capability. ⋯ Our study demonstrated no increase in the rate of operative deliveries in a population that suddenly received access to on-request labor epidurals. We believe this option should be offered to parturients without making them feel that they must choose between comfort and safety.