Dilute Versus Concentrated Epidural Bupivacaine in Labor
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2000-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study studies labor epidural analgesia and compares dilute (0.0625%) with concentrated
(0.25%) bupivacaine.
We hypothesize that patients randomize to receive the concentrated drug will require more
drug, will have a more profound motor block, will be more likely to require instrumental
delivery and will be less satisfied than those receiving dilute epidural drugs.