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The availability of epidural anaesthesia and analgesia in obstetrics
Article first published online: 19 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb01826.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 97, Issue 5, pages 402–405, May 1990
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HIBBARD, B. M. and SCOTT, D. B. (1990), The availability of epidural anaesthesia and analgesia in obstetrics. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 97: 402–405. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb01826.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 19 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 19 AUG 2005
- Received 21 August 1989; Accepted 9 September 1989
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Summary. This survey analyses the provision of obstetric epidural services on national and regional bases and also by size of obstetric unit. Epidural anaesthesia and analgesia in obstetrics is not readily available to all women who wish for it, or in whom it is recommended on medical grounds, in spite of the recommendations of the Social Services Committee and other advisory bodies. Deficiencies in the provision of facilities are obvious but further analysis at a local level is required to determine the reasons and the remedies.