Abstract

LOPEZ-MILLAN, J. M.; ALCANIZ, J. B.  and  MULAS, M. De las. Labour analgesia with Remifentanil by PCIA. Rev. Soc. Esp. Dolor [online]. 2007, vol.14, n.6, pp.416-421. ISSN 1134-8046.

Objective: To assess the analgesic efficacy of patient-controlled in-travenous analgesia with remifentanil and its potential side effects during labour. Method: We analyzed 25 healthy nulliparas at full term pregnancy, in established uncomplicated labour, who demanded pain relief. Results: All the patients experienced a significant pain relief during the first hour of treatment which was maintained on until delivery on 80%. The other 20% required additional regional anaesthesia at the end of second stage. The level of sedation was mild to moderate and treatment was well tolerated except for two, who presented heavy sedation. No maternal or neonatal side effects were registered. Conclusions: Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with remifentanil is effective for labour pain relief and produces no major maternal and neonatal side effects.

Keywords : Analgesia; Labor; PCI; Remifentanil.

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