Abstract:a b s t r a c tIntroduction: Remifentanil has an attractive pharmacological profile for use in obstetric analgesia as a technique for mass application, with similar benefits and satisfaction as epidural analgesia.Objective: To assess the efficacy, equivalence and safety of remifentanil vs. epidural analgesia in obstetrics.Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials using the Cochrane methodology.Results: No equivalence was found in relation to epidural analgesia; however, efficacy was found… Show more
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