British Journal of Anaesthesia, 1972, Vol. 44, No. 4 386-390
© 1972 The Board of Management and Trustees of the British Journal of Anaesthesia
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ANALGESIA IN INSTRUMENTAL VAGINAL DELIVERY BY THE INTERMITTENT SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF METHOXYFLURANE USING A DISPOSABLE VAPORIZER
The Brighton Group of Hospitals, Sussex, England.
The self-administration of methoxyflurane using a disposable plastic inhaler has been examined as a method for providing analgesia for instrumental vaginal deliveries. The obstetric procedures included difficult forceps deliveries, breeches and complicated twins. Methoxyflurane is considered to be a valuable addition to the armamentarium of the obstetrician. In association with local anaesthetic techniques it is possible to consider avoiding general anaesthesia for some complicated vaginal deliveries.
Present address: King's College Hospital; Denmark Hill, London, S.E.5.