Re: nitrous oxide

[Sue Cudlipp]

Seems to be becoming more common for some obstetricians to offer Morphine rather than Pethidine. I can't understand why - the effects are more sedating and I personally don't really like giving it. I wonder why N2O2 is not used in the US - it is definitely one of the more useful tools for pain relief in labour as it is mostly under the woman's own control and does not appear to have adverse effects for the baby (although I'm sure someone will quote literature to correct me there!) I have not heard of Meptid either. Regards, Sue -----Original Message----- From: Mary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, 7 May 2002 20:21 Subject: Re: nitrous oxide some offer Meptid instead of pethidine   Deb, What is this drug?  I haven't heard of it before. MM