Epidural analgesia during labour at the University Hospital of the West Indies

ABSTRACT

Thirty-two patients were given epidural analgesia during labour at the University Hospital of the West Indies. The majority were impressed by the quality of analgesia provided by the technique and have requested this form of pain relief for subsequent deliveries. The complications were few and transient. The advantages far outweighed the few disadvantages of the technique. It is hoped that a more frequent and widespread application of this satisfactory form of pain relief will be practised in hospitals throughout the West Indies (AU)