title: Pain management: a review of the uses of epidural analgesia.
abstract: Epidural analgesia can be a valuable method of pain control in a variety of situations. It can facilitate early mobilisation and enhance recovery from surgery. This article describes the physiology of epidural pain relief and the nurse's role in monitoring patients effectively, recognising complications and minimising risk.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Greenland
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*