Farhat Naz, M. Saeed.
Epidural Analgesia and Labour Mechanisms.
Mother & Child Jan ;13(4):132-5.

The impact of f-pidural Analgesia on labour rnechanisms was studied in eighty primigravida The age group varied between 19-31 years. At term 22 cases (27.50%) underwent induction of labour while others presented with spontaneous onset of labour. Duration of labour in 69 parturients (86.25%) was normal. Prolonged labour inspite of oxytocin augmentation encountered mainly in induction, group. Spontaneous vaginal delivery occurred in 46 (57.50%) parturients. In 26 parturients (32.50%) instrument delivery dug to fetal distress, malrotation of head and prolonged second stage was done. Eight cases (10%) delivered via caesarean section. No ontoward effect was seen on apgar score of neonates due to epiduarl block.

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