Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	94451
Country	China

Category	Anesthesiology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Advances in epidural labor analgesia: Effectiveness and treatment strategies of butorphanol
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Wan-Qiu Yu, Zhao-Qiong Zhu and Fu-Shan Tang
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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
Key Words	Butorphanol; Epidural analgesia; Labor analgesia; Opioids; Pain management
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.
Citation	Yu WQ, Zhu ZQ, Tang FS. Advances in epidural labor analgesia: Effectiveness and treatment strategies of butorphanol. World J Clin Cases 2024; In press

Received	2024-03-19 09:08
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-19 09:08
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Return for Revision	2024-08-23 05:40
Revised	2024-08-28 11:25
Second Decision	2024-09-03 02:45
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Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-09-03 10:29
Articles in Press	2024-09-03 10:29
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