Continuous epidural analgesia in the obstetric patient: a feasibility study using a mechanical infusion pump.
Eleven patients in uncomplicated labour received a continuous infusion of 0-125 or 0-25% bupivacaine solutions into the epidural space, using a simple rotary pump. Maternal and umbilical cord venous plasma bupivacaine levels were measured and were found to be within safe limits for mother and baby. Incidence of complications were noted.
D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000379:methods*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000097:blood; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy
D002045:Bupivacaine