Epidural analgesia supplemented with lidocaine reduces maternal fever during labor: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundThe co-administration of neuraxial drugs can enhance analgesic effects and reduce adverse events associated with epidural labor analgesia. This study aimed to explore the effects of epidural analgesia supplemented with lidocaine on maternal intrapartum fever.MethodsThe control group received epidural analgesia with 0.1% ropivacaine and fentanyl 2 μg/mL, while Group L received epidural analgesia with 0.3% lidocaine, 0.1% ropivacaine, and fentanyl 2 μg/mL. Maternal temperature, pain inte