Table 1

Maternal Demographics Characteristics

Factor
Epidural Analgesia N = 197
Meperidine Analgesia N = 198
P value

Age(yr)
23.2 ± 2
22.03 ± 3
NS
Height(cm)
154 ± 9
155 ± 9
NS
Weight(kg)
74 ± 12
74 ± 13
NS
Gestational Age (wk)
38 ± 2
39 ± 1
NS

Data are Mean ± SD Standard Deviation

NS = Not Significant

Nafisi BMC Anesthesiology 2006 6:15   doi:10.1186/1471-2253-6-15