Epidural analgesia in labour: separating fact from fiction for autism and neurodevelopment.
Br J Anaesth
; 133(2): 247-254, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Having epidural analgesia in labour has been associated with a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring, resulting in concerns about childhood wellbeing. Neurodevelopmental changes are inconsistently reported in the literature, creating challenges in the interpretation of these findings. Here we explore the limitations of the current evidence base, and why findings differ between studies, concluding that the current body of evidence does not support a causal association between use of epidural analgesia in labour and autism spectrum disorder.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Analgesia Epidural
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Analgesia Obstétrica
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Anaesth
Año:
2024
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Article