Health

Remifentanil: Pain relief drug could be given to women instead of epidural during childbirth



W

omen in labour who need pain relief could be given a fast-acting drug instead of an epidural, under new guidelines.

The opioid remifentanil would be given through a tube into the bloodstream and controlled by the woman herself, meaning it could allow women to be more mobile than during an epidural.



READ SOURCE

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.