title: Spinal opioids in the management of obstetric pain.
abstract: Spinal opioids have become increasingly popular agents for providing analgesia during labor, augmenting anesthesia during cesarean section, and providing pain relief after operative delivery. The development of spinal opioids in the management of obstetric pain is reviewed.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hurley
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000379:methods*; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics