International journal of obstetric anesthesia

Int J Obstet Anesth · ISSN (e) 1532-3374 · 3 papers in corpus
article 2026
doi:10.1016/j.ijoa.2026.105206 ·PMID:42349311

BACKGROUND: We previously identified endometriosis as a potential risk factor for breakthrough pain during labor epidural analgesia in a prospective cohort, but the low prevalence of endometriosis (n = 15) produced imprecise estimates. We a…

other 2026
doi:10.1016/j.ijoa.2025.104801 ·PMID:41175463

BACKGROUND: Breakthrough pain requiring anesthesiologist intervention occurs in 14-55% of parturients despite labor epidural analgesia, substantially affecting the childbirth experience. Identifying predictive factors may enable more effect…

other 2026
doi:10.1016/j.ijoa.2026.104919 ·PMID:41861512

BACKGROUND: Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval is required for assisted reproductive technology. This is a short and minimally invasive, but painful procedure. There are no clinical guidelines on optimal pain management. We aim…