Injectable opioids for labour pain relief: an evidence discussion
Dr Rebecca Dekker explores injectable opioids, including remifentanil, in this Evidence Based Birth resource about labour pain management.
Understanding the names used for labour pain relief can make discussions with your maternity team less overwhelming. In this Evidence Based Birth resource, Dr Rebecca Dekker discusses injectable opioid medicines and includes a closer look at remifentanil and patient-controlled analgesia.
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