Epidural anesthesia 30% less if administered by the patient

• April 23, 2024

Give more control to women over the administration of anesthesia epidural during delivery, it could significantly reduce the amount that is administered.

In one study, 270 women were offered the possibility of self-administering anesthesia at the press of a button, when they needed an extra dose when they felt pain. During the investigation, two-thirds received the fixed amount of epidural that is usually injected, while the rest had a manual control available so that they could self-administer the quantity of anesthesia they will need.