The deposition of epidural bupivacaine in approximation to T10-11 decreases the onset time and the dose needed to establish labor analgesia.
Ackerman
W E
WE
Department of Anesthesia, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio 45267-0531.
Juneja
M M
MM
Colclough
G W
GW
Guiler
J M
JM
Guiler
D S
DS
Ellis
W C
WC
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000379:methods*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007747:Labor Stage, First / Q000187:drug effects; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D011247:Pregnancy; D011897:Random Allocation; D013909:Thorax; D013997:Time Factors
D002045:Bupivacaine