Schuelke F, Brendt P. Simple Yet Effective-Sterile Water Injections to Treat Labor Pain in the Transport Environment.
Air Med J 2024;
43:174-176. [PMID:
38490784 DOI:
10.1016/j.amj.2023.12.004]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
Abstract
Sterile water injections (SWI) is a nonpharmacologic pain relief option to treat back pain in labor. This case report describes and discusses the use of SWI in the context of an obstetric retrieval of a 29-year-old woman who was transferred by the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section. It provides an overview of SWI, discusses the relevance for medical transport, and offers suggestions for medical transport professionals.
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