Articles: analgesia.
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Historical Article
Analgesia and anaesthesia in childbirth: obscurantism and obfuscation.
The terms 'analgesia' and 'anaesthesia' have been defined by emphasizing differing aspects of their effects. The distinction between these interventions has not been clarified by their definitions. ⋯ This lack of clarity is apparent in the introduction of chloroform in childbirth, which has much in common with the introduction and effects of epidural analgesia. The reasons for and benefits of this lack of clarity are examined.
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Jul 1998
Anaesthetic management of vaginal delivery in a woman with Friedreich's ataxia complicated by cardiomyopathy and scoliosis.
We report the anaesthetic management of vaginal delivery in a woman with Friedreich's ataxia, who had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and had previously undergone thoracic spinal fusion with Harrington rod fixation. Combined spinal-epidural analgesia was used. Options for the anaesthetic management of labour and delivery are discussed.