Epidural analgesia and labour mechansms

ABSTRACT

The impact of f-pidural Analgesia on labour rnechanisms was studied in eighty primigravida The age group varied between 19-31 years. At term 22 cases [27.50%] underwent induction of labour while others presented with spontaneous onset of labour. Duration of labour in 69 parturients [86.25%] was normal. Prolonged labour inspite of oxytocin augmentation encountered mainly in induction, group. Spontaneous vaginal delivery occurred in 46 [57.50%] parturients. In 26 parturients [32.50%] instrument delivery dug to fetal distress, malrotation of head and prolonged second stage was done. Eight cases [10%] delivered via caesarean section. No ontoward effect was seen on apgar score of neonates due to epiduarl block