Epidural block and outcome after major surgery.
Patients at increased risk of postoperative respiratory complications may benefit.
Myles
Paul S
PS
Power
Ian
I
Jamrozik
Konrad
K
D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D009017:Morbidity; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality*; D016896:Treatment Outcome