Regional Blood Flow Spectral Parameters as Predictors of Epidural-Related Maternal Fever: A Prospective Observational Study
Fei Shuai,
Junxiang Jia,
Peng Lin
et al.
Abstract:Background
Epidural-related maternal fever (ERMF) is a common phenomenon that appears to be unique to laboring women and presents diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas for anesthesiologists. It is crucial to identify and predict the occurrence of ERMF at an early stage to improve the outcomes for mothers and infants.
Method
A total of 103 women who had vaginal deliveries with epidural labor analgesia (ELA) were recruited into the study. Pulsed-wave Doppler (PWD) ultrasound was used to measure peak systolic vel… Show more
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