British journal of anaesthesia
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Case Reports
Patient-controlled analgesia in labour using remifentanil in two parturients with platelet abnormalities.
Two term parturients with documented platelet abnormalities presented to the delivery suite in labour. Because regional analgesic techniques were contraindicated, we elected to use patient-controlled i.v. remifentanil for pain relief. ⋯ There were no adverse neonatal sequelae. If there are facilities to monitor the neonate and mother, this method of analgesia may prove useful in those patients where regional techniques are not possible, but further research is needed to ascertain its safety and appropriateness in such circumstances.