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Definition

A code set representing the type of analgesia administered during labour.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N[N]
Maximum character length 2

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 2 Nitrous oxide

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 6 Systemic opioids

Includes intramuscular and intravenous opioids.

CODE 7 Combined spinal-epidural block

The spinal-epidural block combines the benefits of rapid action of a spinal block and the flexibility of an epidural block. An epidural catheter inserted during the technique enables the provision of long-lasting analgesia with the ability to titrate the dose for the desired effect.

CODE 88 Other analgesia

Includes all non-narcotic oral analgesia. Includes non-pharmacological methods such as hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, relaxation techniques, temperature regulation, aroma therapy and other.

Comments:

Note: Code 1 and Code 3, which each had a meaning in previous versions of the data standard, are no longer used. As is good practice, the codes will not be reused.

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