Dilute Versus Concentrated Epidural Bupivacaine in Labor

Summary

This study studies labor epidural analgesia and compares dilute (0.0625%) with concentrated (0.25%) bupivacaine. We hypothesize that patients randomize to receive the concentrated drug will require more drug, will have a more profound motor block, will be more likely to require instrumental delivery and will be less satisfied than those receiving dilute epidural drugs.

Timeline

Start

1998-02

Primary completion

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Completion

2000-03

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.