GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Epidural Walking Time Statistics
The average time taken to walk after receiving an epidural is generally around 1-2 hours.
In this post, we examine key statistics related to epidural anesthesia during labor, shedding light on its prevalence, success rates, impact on labor duration, pain relief efficacy, reported complications, and delivery outcomes. From the use of epidurals to their associated risks and benefits, these data provide valuable insights into the experiences of women during childbirth.
Statistic 1
"Nearly 60% of women delivering at hospitals use epidural or spinal anesthesia."
Statistic 2
"81.9% of all labor analgesia comprises of epidural, spinal, or combined spin-epidural (CSE) techniques."
Statistic 3
"The success rate of epidural placement varies between 97.9% to 99.3%."
Statistic 4
"Women who received epidurals had a longer second stage of labor by an average of 15 to 120 minutes."
Statistic 5
"29% of women who received an epidural reported it didn't relieve their pain."
Statistic 6
"6% of women reported complications from an epidural like severe headaches."
Statistic 7
"The rate of instrumental vaginal delivery was significantly higher in the epidural group (RR 1.42)."
Statistic 8
"Women who had an epidural were more likely to have a forceps or ventouse delivery – 41%, compared to 23% who didn't have an epidural."
Statistic 9
"About 1 in 100 people reported feeling sick after getting an epidural."
Statistic 10
"A review found that epidural analgesia provided better pain relief compared to non-epidural methods in 10 out of 12 trials."
