Does meperidine analgesia affect the incidence of obstetric lacerations at vaginal delivery?

Yossi MizrachiSophia LeytesMichal LevyShimon GinathJacob BarTiberiu EzriMichal Kovo

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2017)

Meperidine analgesia may have a protective effect against first- and second-degree perineal lacerations.

Keyphrases

pain management
ultrasound guided
postoperative pain
pregnant women
risk factors