Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2024; 12(34): 6669-6673
Published online Dec 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6669
Advances in epidural labor analgesia: Effectiveness and treatment strategies of butorphanol
Wan-Qiu Yu, Zhao-Qiong Zhu, Fu-Shan Tang
Wan-Qiu Yu, Zhao-Qiong Zhu, Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Zhao-Qiong Zhu, Early Clinical Research Ward, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Fu-Shan Tang, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563006, Guizhou Province, China
Co-corresponding authors: Zhao-Qiong Zhu and Fu-Shan Tang.
Author contributions: Yu WQ contributed to the initial draft and revision of the manuscript; Tang FS contributed to idea generation and revision of the manuscript; Zhu ZQ provided discussion and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Fu-Shan Tang, PhD, Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No. 6 Xuefu West Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi 563006, Guizhou Province, China. fstang@vip.163.com
Received: March 19, 2024
Revised: August 28, 2024
Accepted: September 3, 2024
Published online: December 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The clinical application and therapeutic approaches of butorphanol as a pharmacological adjunct for epidural labor analgesia warrant thorough discussion. While some studies endorse its effectiveness in providing pain relief, debates persist regarding its safety and comparative performance against alternative medications. Subsequent research and validation are imperative, particularly concerning its optimal utilization as an adjunct in epidural labor analgesia. This editorial aim to consolidate current research findings, offering supplementary insights for clinical implementation, and advocates for more extensive clinical investigations in the future to holistically assess the efficacy and safety of butorphanol in epidural labor analgesia.