[Request of epidural analgesia by women and obstetrical teams in four French areas. Part II: Management of epidural analgesia]

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Date publication

juin 2006

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr JOLLY Damien


Tous les auteurs :
Palot M, Leymarie F, Jolly DH, Visseaux H, Botmans-Daigremont C, Mariscal-Causse A

Résumé

OBJECTIVE: Epidural analgesia (EA) is widely used in France to treat the labour pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate and analyse the rate of EA and the ratio between EA required by parturients and total EA realised (performance ratio). STUDY DESIGN: An epidemiological survey was sent in all maternity units of 4 French areas. Patients and methods. - 48 of the 84 maternity units were participating to the study. In each centre, 25 patients fulfilled the questionnaire and the medical team fulfilled a questionnaire about the organisation of the ward. Rate of EA and performance ratio were calculated. Student t test, chi2 test and logistic regression model were used as requested; p

Référence

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2006 Jun;25(6):569-76