Nicholson C, Ridolfo E
AANA J. 1989 Jun;57(3):220-30.
The benefits of epidural anesthesia for the relief of pain associated with childbirth has long been recognized. Although epidurals are widely used for pain relief during the labor process, side effects and complications associated with epidurals do occur. The purpose of this review is to summarize the benefits, as well as the disadvantages of epidurals, in an effort to minimize those complications.
硬膜外麻醉用于缓解分娩相关疼痛的益处早已得到认可。尽管硬膜外麻醉在分娩过程中广泛用于缓解疼痛，但与硬膜外麻醉相关的副作用和并发症确实会发生。本综述的目的是总结硬膜外麻醉的益处以及弊端，以尽量减少这些并发症。
