Background Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a
local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain, and is widely used as a form of pain …

Background Regional anaesthesia may reduce the rate of persistent postoperative pain
(PPP), a frequent and debilitating condition. This review was originally published in 2012 …

Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain has puzzled medicine for a long time. The present
systematic review focuses on terminology, clinical presentation, and prevalence. Numerous …

A 30-year-old pregnant woman is undergoing induction of labor and is experiencing severe
pain despite intravenous opioid administration. Epidural analgesia is recommended …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the severity of the low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy, including
prevalence, risk factors, impact on daily living, and health provider management …

Objective To examine the association between sickness absence and mortality compared
with associations between established health indicators and mortality. Design Prospective …

The maternal and fetal effects of analgesia during labor and delivery are issues of concern
to patients, anesthesiologists, and obstetrical caregivers. Roughly 60 percent of women in …

Background Regional anaesthesia may reduce the rate of persistent (chronic) pain after
surgery, a frequent and debilitating condition. Objectives To compare local anaesthetics and …

Air pollution is emerging as a significant risk factor for human health in developing countries,
particularly in Iran where air pollutant concentrations are elevated. Currently, knowledge of …

Background The authors used the American Society of Anesthesiologists Closed Claims
Project database to identify specific patterns of injury and legal liability associated with …