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Active Labor AnesthesiaAka: Labor Analgesia, Labor Anesthesia

See Also
1. Non-Pharmacologic Pain Control in Labor
Systemic (30 minutes to 2 hours relief)
1. Nalbuphine (Nubain) 10 mg IV, IM or SC q3-6 hours prn
2. Butorphanol (Stadol)
  1. Intravenous: 1-2 mg
  2. Intramuscular: 1-4 mg q3-4 hours prn
3. Fentanyl (Sublimaze) 50-100 ug IV every hour prn
Spinal Anesthesia (3-6 hours relief)
1. Indications
  1. Cervix dilated to 4 cm or beyond
2. Options
  1. Intrathecal Morphine
  2. Epidural Anesthesia
Regional Labor anesthesia
1. Paracervical Block
2. Pudendal Block

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