European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialLabor pain relief using bupivacaine and sufentanil: patient controlled epidural analgesia versus intermittent injections.
To determine whether the use of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) versus intermittent injections (CIT) resulted in local anesthetic dose reduction. ⋯ Patient-controlled epidural analgesia is an effective, safe and acceptable alternative to conventional intermittent epidural injections for pain relief during labor and delivery.