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Dexmedetomidine versus Opioids on Labor Analgesia: ...
Dexmedetomidine versus Opioids on Labor Analgesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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The document evaluates the efficacy and safety of neuraxial dexmedetomidine versus neuraxial opioids in labor analgesia. Sixteen studies involving 1,669 patients were analyzed. Dexmedetomidine was found to prolong analgesia duration, reduce pain scores, and expedite the onset of analgesia compared to opioids. However, there were no significant effects on the duration of labor stages, mode of delivery, or maternal and neonatal outcomes. Dexmedetomidine was favored for labor analgesia due to its benefits and minimal adverse effects. The study highlighted that the extrapolation of findings to clinical practice should consider review limitations. The meta-analysis emphasized the benefits of neuraxial dexmedetomidine in providing effective labor pain relief without opioid-related adverse effects, although caution should be exercised due to potential neurotoxicity risks and the necessity for further research on optimal dosages and potential adverse effects. Overall, neuraxial dexmedetomidine is proven to be a favorable alternative to neuraxial opioids for labor analgesia.
Keywords
neuraxial dexmedetomidine
neuraxial opioids
labor analgesia
efficacy
safety
analgesia duration
pain scores
onset of analgesia
maternal outcomes
neonatal outcomes
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