Programmed intermittent epidural bolus as compared to continuous epidural infusion for the maintenance of labor analgesia: a prospective randomized single-blinded controlled trial / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) techniques are a new area of interest for maintaining labor analgesia due to the potential to decrease motor block and improve labor analgesia. This study compares continuous epidural infusion (CEI) to 2 PIEB regimens for labor analgesia. METHODS: One hundred fifty patients undergoing scheduled induction of labor at term gestation having epidural labor analgesia were randomized to receive an epidural analgesia regimen of bupivacaine 0.125% with fentanyl 2 μg/ml at either PIEB 5 ml every 30 min (Group 5q30), PIEB 10 ml every 60 min (Group 10q60), or 10 ml/h continuous infusion (Group continuous epidural infusion [CEI]). The primary outcome is the pain scores throughout labor. Secondary outcomes include degree of motor block, dermatomal sensory levels, the number of physician-administered boluses, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: While the average pain scores throughout labor did not differ significantly between groups, fewer patients in group 10q60 received physician-administered boluses for breakthrough pain (34.9% in 10q60 vs. 61.0% in 5q30 and 61.9% in CEI, P = 0.022). Dermatomal sensory levels, degree of motor block, and patient satisfaction did not differ significantly between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that high volume PIEB regimens for labor analgesia decrease breakthrough pain and physician-administered boluses.

Comparison of the effects of programmed intermittent epidural bolus and continuous epidural infusion of ropivacaine for labor analgesia in latent phase / 中国基层医药

Objective To compare the efficacy of programmed intermittent epidural bolus and continuous epidural infusion of ropivacaine in labor analgesia.Methods From May 2014 to May 2017,170 patients,24 -32 years,for full-term primipara in the Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Quzhou were selected as study objects,and they were randomly divided into intermittent epidural injection group (T group) and continuous epidural pump group(C group) by computer random software,with 85 cases in each group.All patients were epidurally injected 2%lidocaine 3mL and 0.2% ropivacaine 2mL at the opening of the uterus,less than 3cm.T group was given programmed intermittent epidural bolus 0.1% ropivacaine 6mL/h.C group was given continuous epidural infusion 0.1%ropivacaine 6mL/h.The pain of maternal(NRS score) and motor block situation of maternal (Bromage score) were monitored.The number of PCEA,PCEA pressure times,the rate of instrumental delivery and APGAR score were also recorded.Results The number of Bromage score≥2 in C group was higher than that of T group at 4-10h after labor analgesia (3 cases vs.11 cases,3 cases vs.15 cases,4 cases vs.17 cases,4 cases vs.18 cases,6 cases vs. 19 cases,6 cases vs.21 cases,7 cases vs.22 cases;χ2＝4.982,8.947,9.182,10.230,7.926,9.907,9.354,all P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in NRS score between the two groups (P＞0.05).The number of PCEA,PCEA pressure times and the rate of instrumental delivery in T group were lower than those in C group [8 cases vs.18 cases,22 cases vs.41 cases,(3.5 ±1.5) times vs.(4.9 ±2.2) times;χ2＝4.541,9.104;t＝2.666,all P＜0.05].There was no statistically significant difference in Apgar score between the two groups (P＞0.05).Conclusion Compared with continuous epidural infusion,programmed intermittent bolus of ropivacaine for labor analgesia exerts good analgesic effect,it has minor effects on exercise function and can decrease the rate of instrumental delivery .

Comparison of programmed intermittent epidural bolus with continuous epidural infusion at different time intervals for epidural labor analgesia / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) with continuous epidural infusion (CEI) at different time intervals for epidural labor analgesia.Methods One hundred and eighty-six nulliparous parturients were randomized to the groups P1, P2 and C.Epidural infusion was given initial loading dose: 10 ml (0.125% ropivacaine with 0.4 μg/ml sufentanil), followed by maintaining dose: 0.08% ropivacaine with 0.4 μg/ml sufentanil.Group P1 was given basal infusion 5 ml per 30 min, 30 min after the initial dose;group P2 was given basal infusion of 10 ml per 60 min, 60 min after the initial dose;CEI basal infusion of 10 ml/h immediately after the initial dose;PCEA (patient-controlled epidural analgesia dose) 5 ml (lockout interval: 30 min).The baseline maternal heart rate, noninvasive arterial blood pressure, SpO2, respiratory rate, and fetal heart rate tracing were recorded.The visual analog scale (VAS) was recorded during the first stage of labor and at full cervical dilation.The degree of motor block was assessed in both lower extremities using the modified Bromage score (MBS).The maximum blocked segment, the consumption of anesthetic, delivery mode, amount of oxytocin, The number of cases of motor block and intrapartum fever, the fetal Apgar scores,adverse reactions,maternal satisfaction score were recorded.Results The VAS obviously decreased in the three groups since receiving labor analgesia (P<0.05).The ratio of VAS score more than 3 scales in group PIEBⅡ was significantly lower than that in groups P1 and C (P<0.05).The maximum blocked segment increased in group P1, while The incidence of unilateral block was significantly decreased in group P2 (P<0.05).The total drug consumption.And the toatal number of PCA were decreased obviously in group PIEB (P<0.05).The initial PCA time was significantly prolonged in group P2 (P<0.05).The number of instrumental midwifery and intrapartum fever in group P2 were significantly lower than that in group C (P<0.05).Conclusion Programmed intermittent epidural bolus at the beginning 60 min intervals after the initial dose for epidural labor analgesia is scientific and effective.

The comparison of intermittent epidural bolus and continuous epidural infusion mode on labor analgesia / 实用医学杂志

Objective To compare the difference between intermittent epidural bolus(IEB) combined with patient controlled epidural analgesia(PCEA)and continuous epidural infusion(CEI)combined with PCEA mode in labor analgesia. Methods It was a retrospective cohort study ,which subjects were assigned to CEI+PCEA and IEB + PCEA group. Correlated data were collected to compare the effect of the two analgesic mode on perinatal events. Results There were less consumption of ropivacaine and sufentanil per hour ,less PCEA request and actual bolus in IEB + PCEA group. There were no significant difference between the delivery mode and the percentage of low Apgar score in neonates. Conclusion IEB+PCEA mode has better analgesic effect ,meanwhile doesn't disturb the delivery mode has no effect on the neonate outcome.

A comparison of epidural infusion with regular intermittent injection of bupivacaine 0.125. in primigravids and multigravids in labor at the Philippine General Hospital-a pilot study

Twenty women in labor were allocated to receive either a continuous epidural infusion of 0.125% bupivacaine at a rate of 8-10 ml/hr or hourly intermittent injections of bupivacaine 0.125%. Both groups received an initial bolus dose of 8-10 ml bupivacaine 0.125%. Supplementary top-up doses of 4-5 ml bupivacaine 0.15% were given when the pain scores failed to change in the subsequent hour. Results showed that both groups attained comparable best pain scores (p0.37), but more patients from the intermittent injection group suffered worst pain scores (p=0.07904). The infusion group has a significant shortened active stage of labor (p0.1) and used less total volume of bupivacaine 0.125% (p0.001). Sixty percent of the intermittent injection group required top-up doses. Likewise there was a greater incidence of motor block in this group (p