A 36-year-old woman, G2P1, is in labour at 39 weeks. She requests pain relief. Which analgesic method is considered the most effective form of pain re...

Question

A 36-year-old woman, G2P1, is in labour at 39 weeks. She requests pain relief. Which analgesic method is considered the most effective form of pain relief during labour?

Accepted Answer

Epidural analgesia

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Intramuscular pethidine

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Entonox (nitrous oxide/oxygen)

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TENS machine

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Oral paracetamol

MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 36-year-old woman, G2P1, is in labour at 39 weeks. She requests pain relief. Which analgesic method is considered the most effective form of pain relief during labour?