Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Feb 2005
ReviewAnesthetic management of labor pain: what does an obstetrician need to know?
Obstetrical anesthesia is considered by many to be a high-risk subspecialty of anesthesia practice that is laden with clinical challenges and medico-legal liability. Anesthesia-related complications are the sixth leading cause of pregnancy-related maternal mortality in the United States. ⋯ This article is intended for obstetricians and reviews the current guidelines for the administration of obstetrical anesthesia and analgesia.