Impacto de la implantación y desarrollo de la analgesia epidural administrada por la paciente para el tratamiento del dolor del parto. Encuesta en un hospital universitario en Chile

Considering the study design limitations, absence of knowledge of economical impact, and the satisfaction level of patients under standard epidural analgesia, we recommend the patient controlled analgesia technique due to its good obstetric outcomes, general satisfaction and workload decrease.