A 29-year-old female, G2P1, is in active labour. She requests pain relief but is unsure of options. Which analgesic method provides effective pain rel...

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A 29-year-old female, G2P1, is in active labour. She requests pain relief but is unsure of options. Which analgesic method provides effective pain relief while allowing maternal cooperation and minimal sedation?

Accepted Answer

Epidural analgesia

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Entonox (nitrous oxide/oxygen)

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Intramuscular pethidine

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TENS machine

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General anaesthesia

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 29-year-old female, G2P1, is in active labour. She requests pain relief but is unsure of options. Which analgesic method provides effective pain relief while allowing maternal cooperation and minimal sedation?