Comparison of the incidence of fetal prolonged deceleration after induction of labor analgesia between dural puncture epidural and combined spinal epidural technique: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Shoko Okahara (Author), Rie Inoue (Author), Yumi Katakura (Author), Hitomi Nagao (Author), Saori Yamamoto (Author), Shuko Nojiri (Author), Jun Takeda (Author), Atsuo Itakura (Author), Hiroyuki Sumikura (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Abnormal cardiotocogram (CTG) tracing may appear after induction of neuraxial labor analgesia. Non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS) indicated by severely abnormal tracings, such as prolonged deceleration (PD) or bradycardia, can necessitate immediate operative delivery. Combined sp...