Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Obstetrical Analgesia

The elimination of PAIN, without the loss of CONSCIOUSNESS, during OBSTETRIC LABOR; OBSTETRIC DELIVERY; or the POSTPARTUM PERIOD, usually through the administration of ANALGESICS.

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Abstract

The elimination of PAIN, without the loss of CONSCIOUSNESS, during OBSTETRIC LABOR; OBSTETRIC DELIVERY; or the POSTPARTUM PERIOD, usually through the administration of ANALGESICS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Analgesia, Obstetric
  • Analgesia, Obstetrical
  • Obstetric Analgesia

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ANESTHESIA, OBSTETRICAL; coordinate IM with specific type of analgesia (IM) or analgesic (IM)

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History Note

91

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Previous Indexing

  • Analgesia (1966-1990)
  • Anesthesia, Epidural (1976-1990)
  • Anesthesia, Obstetrical (1976-1990)

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Tree Number

  1. E03.091w.110

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Obstetrical Analgesia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016362. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016362
  2. Obstetrical Analgesia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72260068