Oxycodone in Treatment of Early Labour Pain Efficacy and Safety

Oxycodone in Treatment of Early Labour Pain Efficacy and Safety

Oxycodone is used to treat early labour pain instead of meperidine. However, the efficacy and effects of oxycodone to the newborn has not been studied. In the present study, patient who has received oxycodone is asked about pain relief and after labour single venous blood sample from the parturient and umbilical cord are taken for the analysis of oxycodone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Oxycodone for pain relief
• age 18 years or more
• given informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• no oxycodone
• age less than 18 years
• no informed consent