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Induction methods.
| Variable | PCA | EDA |
|---|---|---|
| n = 69 (%) | n = 138 (%) | |
| Catheter | 30 (43) | 60 (43) |
| Amniotomy | 21 (30) | 42 (30) |
| Vaginal PG-E2 | 9 (13) | 18 (13) |
| Oral PG-E1 | 9 (13) | 18 (13) |
Abbreviations: EDA = epidural analgesia, LMWH = low molecular weight heparin, PCA = patient-controlled analgesia, PG = prostaglandin.
