Sentences with phrase «controlled epidural analgesia»

Patient - controlled epidural analgesia is currently only available in one - fifth of hospitals in the UK due to the expensive costs of the equipment needed.

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«In the subgroup of women with spontaneous onset of labour and vaginal deliveries, after controlling for other obstetric and demographic factors, epidural analgesia but not narcotic analgesia was significantly associated with reduced breastfeeding duration (adjusted hazard ratio 1.44, 95 % confidence interval 1.04 - 1.99).»

In a multivariate analysis controlling for maternal age, lone parent status, income quintile, parity or use of any substances (illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco), women who intended to have home births were significantly less likely to be exposed to induction or augmentation of labour, epidural analgesia, episiotomy or cesarean section (Table 3).

«Although we found an association between women who experience less pain during labor and lower risk for postpartum depression, we do not know if effective pain control with epidural analgesia will assure avoidance of the condition,» said Dr. Lim.

Besides using deligent anesthesia, we use aggressive analgesia to control post op pain including epidural and constant rate infusion.

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring patients» post-surgical vital signs to ensure their stability and wellbeing • Deep insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oximeters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly • Proficient in handling pain management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of pain medications and safe ways of administering them • Adept at handling patient - controlled analgesia pumps and IVs and epidural anesthesia to ensure patient comfort • Qualified to monitor patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia and pain management medications by employing deep insight into anesthesia and how it affects the human body • Hands - on experience in handling critical care procedures post-surgery to ensure increased patient safety and comfort • Proven ability to manage post-operative pain by administering pain medication and assisting patients recover from the effects of anesthesia • Competent at handling patients with post-operative nausea and vomiting by ensuring that steps are taken to ward off respiratory pneumonia and other life threatening conditions • Unmatched ability to assess patients» conditions in post-surgical environments and implement post-surgical treatment plans to ensure increased chances of patient recovery and comfort