RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Epidural analgesia in obstetrics JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 29 OP 31 DO 10.1136/dtb.21.8.29 VO 21 IS 8 YR 1983 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/21/8/29.abstract AB Extradural nerve block (epidural) with local anaesthetic agents became firmly established in the UK in 1972, and is now generally recognised to be the best method, of relieving pain in labour, and often in Caesarean. sections. Epidural administration of opiates has recently been studied for pain relief in labour.