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Intravenous fentanyl PCA during labour

E M Nikkola1, U U Ekblad, P O Kero

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Turku University Hospital, Finland.

Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|January 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) fentanyl offers an alternative to epidural analgesia for labor pain, though maternal side effects were more frequent. Fetal and neonatal outcomes were comparable, necessitating appropriate monitoring and readiness for potential distress.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Labor analgesia is crucial for maternal well-being.
  • Epidural analgesia is a common method, but alternatives are sought.
  • Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) offers patient-driven pain management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of intravenous PCA fentanyl for labor pain relief.
  • To evaluate maternal safety and side effects.
  • To determine fetal and neonatal safety of this analgesia method.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial comparing intravenous PCA fentanyl with epidural analgesia in 20 primigravidas.
  • Monitoring included maternal pain, vital signs, fetal cardiotocogram (CTG), and neonatal outcomes (APGAR, neurological scoring, SpO2).

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  • Umbilical cord fentanyl levels and pH were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Epidural analgesia was initially more effective; some patients switched from fentanyl.
    • Maternal side effects (dizziness, tiredness) were more common with fentanyl (P=0.0001).
    • No significant differences in fetal/neonatal well-being (CTG, APGAR, pH, neurological scores) were observed. Neonatal SpO2 was lower in the fentanyl group (P<0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • Intravenous PCA fentanyl is a viable alternative to epidural analgesia for labor pain.
    • Close fetal and neonatal monitoring is essential.
    • Availability of naloxone and oxygen is recommended for potential neonatal distress.