title: The use of procaine hydrochloride as a continuous lumbar epidural technique in labour.
abstract: A continuous technique for lumbar epidural during labour is described, using procaine hydrochloride without adrenaline. An investigation was undertaken to determine the action of procaine in labour, to determine whether this drug could facilitate a normal delivery and to study maternal and fetal blood procaine levels. The technique, although successful, offered no specific advantages.
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000379:methods*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011343:Procaine / Q000097:blood; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011343:Procaine