Neuraxial techniques for labor analgesia should be placed in the lateral position

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 149-152

  Polley, L S ^a  

^a Women's Hospital   (United States)

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EID: 40749160905     PISSN: 0959289X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.11.006     Document Type: Note

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