Application of epidural analgesia with ropivacaine plus sufentanil on the mother and the newborn in labor

Objective To study the effects of epidural analgesia with ropivacaine plus sufentanil on the mother and the newborn using patient-controlled epidural analgesia in labor.Methods 80 parturients who requested analgesia were randomly assigned to two groups(n=40 in the each group).Group A,0.1% ropivacaine plus 0.3 μg /ml sufentanil,Group B 0.1% ropivacaine plus 2 μg /ml fentanyl,Group C(n=40),received no analgesia.The VAS score,Bromage motor score of block,labor duration,mode of delivery,amount of oxytocin required and Apgar scores,side effects were recorded.Results Compared to group B,group A had higher rate of satisfactory analgesia(P0.05)in VAS score on 10 min after analgesia and an hour after stop injecting drug.Compared to group C,the first stage of labor was shorted with group A and B,and amount of oxytocin required was increased.There was no significant difference in mode of delivery,Apgar scores and side effects.Conclusion Epidural anesthesia with sufentanil is effective and safety for labor analgesia.