10.6084/m9.figshare.5792175.v1
Rogevando Rodrigues Nunes
Rogevando Rodrigues
Nunes
Paulo Giordano Baima Colares
Paulo Giordano Baima
Colares
Juliana Pinto Montenegro
Juliana Pinto
Montenegro
Is Pethidine Safe during Labor? Systematic Review
SciELO journals
2018
pethidine
safety
labor
2018-01-17 02:46:56
Dataset
https://scielo.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Is_Pethidine_Safe_during_Labor_Systematic_Review/5792175
<div><p>Abstract Purpose To verify if pethidine is safe for the conceptus when used during labor. Methods Systematic review in the Capes Periodicals/PubMed and MEDLINE/Virtual Health Library (BVS, in the Portuguese acronym) databases. Results A total of 17 studies published from January 1st, 2000, to September 2nd, 2016, with a total of 1,688 participants involved were included in the present review. There was no record of conceptus vitality decrease associated with low doses of pethidine being administered to mothers during labor. Conclusions Intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) pethidine at low doses, of up to 50 mg, is safe to administer during labor.</p></div>