International journal of obstetric anesthesia
Int J Obstet Anesth
· ISSN (e) 1532-3374
· 5 papers in corpus
observational
2026
BACKGROUND: We previously identified endometriosis as a potential risk factor for breakthrough pain during labor epidural analgesia in a prospective cohort, but the low prevalence of endometriosis (n = 15) produced imprecise estimates. We a…
observational
2026
BACKGROUND: Breakthrough pain requiring anesthesiologist intervention occurs in 14-55% of parturients despite labor epidural analgesia, substantially affecting the childbirth experience. Identifying predictive factors may enable more effect…
observational
2026
BACKGROUND: Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval is required for assisted reproductive technology. This is a short and minimally invasive, but painful procedure. There are no clinical guidelines on optimal pain management. We aim…
other
2010
Minimum effective dose of spinal ropivacaine with and without fentanyl for postpartum tubal ligation
BACKGROUND: Ropivacaine may be the ideal spinal anesthetic for postpartum tubal ligation due to its medium duration of action, low incidence of side effects and possibly reduced post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) stay. METHODS: Two prospecti…
lab-animal
2009
BACKGROUND: Spinal extracellular signaling-regulated kinase 1 and 2 (ERK 1/2) have been found to contribute to nociceptive processing, but the role of spinal ERK 1/2 in visceral pain related to the uterine cervix, the source of pain during …