Epidural
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P.E.I. hospital warns of reduced epidural access among labour shortagesThe province says in a news release that Prince County Hospital in Summerside, P.E.I., has only one anesthetist, who may not be available between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. until Sept. 2.HealthAug 26, 2022
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Lack of communication on epidural shortage ‘frustrating,’ doctors sayDr. Lucie Filteau said “murmurings” of a shortage of the tubes, or catheters, began recently on a private online page of about 300 anesthesiologists across the country.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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Ontario monitoring epidural shortage in Western Canada, hospitals making plansDr. Lesley Hawkins, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Humber River Hospital, said an epidural is "one of the most popular choices for pain management in labour."CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Expectant parents bracing for epidural shortage in SaskatchewanFor those expecting a little bundle of joy in the next few weeks, the SHA urges them to discuss pain management options with their care provider due to epidural supply shortages.HealthJul 21, 2022
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