Epidural

• P.E.I. hospital warns of reduced epidural access among labour shortages

  The 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.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2022
  
• Lack of communication on epidural shortage ‘frustrating,’ doctors say

  Dr. 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.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
  
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• Ontario monitoring epidural shortage in Western Canada, hospitals making plans

  Dr. Lesley Hawkins, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Humber River Hospital, said an epidural is "one of the most popular choices for pain management in labour."

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
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• Expectant parents bracing for epidural shortage in Saskatchewan

  For 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.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2022