title: Epidural analgesia management.
abstract: Epidural analgesia can provide excellent pain relief for patients. Nurses must have a knowledge of its application and possible adverse effects so as to provide high-quality care. Epidural analgesia may be delivered as a continuous infusion or a bolus injection. Opioids and local anaesthetics are the main drugs used. Close monitoring of the patient is vital to detect any adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D019091:Critical Pathways; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000451:nursing