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Obstetrical anaesthesia in Ontario

J Oyston1

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|December 1, 1995
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Regional anesthesia is widely available for Cesarean sections in Ontario, but pain management after delivery could be improved. Enhanced epidural analgesia access is recommended, particularly for smaller hospitals.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Regional anesthesia techniques are increasingly utilized for labor and delivery.
  • Assessing the current availability of various analgesia methods is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accessibility of regional anesthesia for Cesarean sections.
  • To determine the availability of epidural opioids and patient-controlled analgesia post-Cesarean section.
  • To assess the provision of epidural and other analgesia methods during labor.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive mail survey was distributed to Head Nurses in all 142 Ontario hospitals with obstetric beds.
  • A 100% response rate ensured complete data collection across all surveyed institutions.

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Main Results:

  • Epidural anesthesia is available in 93% of hospitals for Cesarean sections, with spinal anesthesia in 48%.
  • Postoperative pain management varies, with patient-controlled analgesia in 31% and im/iv opioids as the sole option in many hospitals.
  • Labor analgesia includes im/iv opioids (96%), nitrous oxide (75%), and epidural analgesia (75%), with an overall epidural rate of 38%.

Conclusions:

  • Regional anesthesia techniques are broadly adopted for peripartum pain management.
  • Significant disparities exist in postoperative analgesia availability after Cesarean section.
  • Increased availability of epidural analgesia, especially in smaller hospitals, is recommended to enhance patient care.