Table 2.
Maternal outcomes
| Outcomes | Findings (N = 40) |
|---|---|
| Modified Bromage score | 6 (6–6) |
| Upper sensory level | T6 (T6-T7.5) |
| Lower sensory level | S2 (S2-S2) |
| Oxytocin used after analgesia | 20 (50) |
| Fetal bradycardia | 1 (2.5) |
| Pruritus | 0 (0) |
| Hypotension | 0 (0) |
| Bradycardia | 0 (0) |
| Nausea | 1 (2.5) |
| Vomiting | 1 (2.5) |
| Cesarean delivery | 3 (7.5) |
| Forceps delivery | 2 (5) |
| Lateral episiotomy | 5 (12.5) |
| PCEA bolus times in failed cases | 2 (1–3) |
| Total PCEA bolus times during 1st labor stage | 0 (0–1) |
| Labor stage 1 (min) | 468 ± 223 |
| Labor stage 2 (min) | 63 ± 53 |
| Labor stage 3 (min) | 9.2 ± 10.6 |
| Duration of epidural analgesia (min) | 355 ± 165 |
| Postpartum hemorrhage (mL) | 403 ± 100 |
Values are mean ± SD, number (percentage), or median (IQR)
SD standard deviation, IQR interquartile range, PCEA patient-controlled epidural analgesia