Tang GC, He M, Huang ZZ, Cheng Y. Safety and effectiveness of butorphanol in epidural labor analgesia: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(8): 1416-1421 [PMID: 38576817 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i8.1416]
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Yan Cheng, Doctor, Attending Doctor, Department of Ultrasound, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, No. 369 Kunpeng Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310008, Zhejiang Province, China. chengy8920@163.com
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Anesthesiology
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Meta-Analysis
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2024; 12(8): 1416-1421 Published online Mar 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i8.1416
Safety and effectiveness of butorphanol in epidural labor analgesia: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Guan-Cheng Tang, Man He, Zhen-Zhao Huang, Yan Cheng
Guan-Cheng Tang, Department of Anesthesiology, Yongkang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinhua 321301, Zhejiang Province, China
Man He, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Yongkang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinhua 321301, Zhejiang Province, China
Zhen-Zhao Huang, Department of Anesthesiology, Hangzhou United Liger Sixth Medical Beauty Hospital, Hangzhou 311215, Zhejiang Province, China
Yan Cheng, Department of Ultrasound, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Hangzhou 310008, Zhejiang Province, China
Co-first authors: Guan-Cheng Tang and Man He.
Author contributions: Tang GC and He M contributed equally to this work, Tang GC contributed substantially to the design and conception of the study and drafted the manuscript; Huang ZZ and He M developed the search criteria with input from Tang GC and Cheng Y; He M contributed to the design of the statistical methods; He M and Tang GC coordinated the whole process; Cheng Y supervised the protocol development process; All the authors revised the manuscript critically for important intellectual content, approved the final submission, and agreed to be held accountable for all aspects of the work.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.
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Corresponding author: Yan Cheng, Doctor, Attending Doctor, Department of Ultrasound, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, No. 369 Kunpeng Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310008, Zhejiang Province, China. chengy8920@163.com
Received: November 12, 2023 Peer-review started: November 12, 2023 First decision: December 28, 2023 Revised: January 9, 2024 Accepted: February 18, 2024 Article in press: February 18, 2024 Published online: March 16, 2024 Processing time: 120 Days and 18.5 Hours
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
Butorphanol has been used successfully as an epidural analgesic during labor. However, no study has comprehensively examined the safety and effectiveness of using butorphanol as an epidural analgesic during labor.
Research motivation
To assess butorphanol's safety and efficacy for epidural labor analgesia.
Research objectives
To provide a safe and reliable theoretical basis for the use of butorphanol in epidural labor analgesia.
Research methods
Six databases will be searched to identify find relevant randomized controlled trials. The visual analog scale score during the first stage of labor, fetal effects, and Apgar score will be the primary outcomes.
Research results
This study will provide trustworthy data on the safety and efficacy of using butorphanol as an epidural analgesic during labor.
Research conclusions
This study provides evidence-based verification of the safety and efficacy of using butorphanol as an epidural analgesic during labor, thus providing guidance for clinical practice.
Research perspectives
Butorphanol dose in combination with opioids for epidural labor analgesia.
