The Effects of Continuous Epidural Analgesia on Labor

Objective To investigate the painrelief effects of 0.125% bupiva caineplus 1.5μg/ml fentanyl for epidural analgesia during labor and its influence on the labor course and both mothers and infants. Methods 100 nullipara women were administered epidural analgesia with 0.125% bupivacaine and 1.5μg/ml fentanyl during labor(study group). Another 50 nullipara women were not administered any labor analgesia(control group). The degree of labor pains and the change of vital signs during labor of the women in study group were observed. The labor course, delivery ways and Apgar scores were compared between the two groups. Results The rate of painrelief reached 100%. The vital signs of pregnant women in study group remain consistant after epidural analgesia. There were no significant difference in the duration of active phase the second stage of labor,in the Apgar scores and the delivery ways between the two groups, Conclusion The analgesia delivery of epidural analgesia with 0.125% bupivacaine and 1.5μg/ml fentanyl is safe and effective,which does not decelerate the progress of the active phase and the second stage of labor.