Study design: In our study women in advanced labour were randomly allocated into two equal
groups using a computer-generated randomization table, one group (spinal group = S group) were
given 3.75 mg hyperbaric bupivacaine +25 lg fentanyl with 0.75 ml saline, the other group (Epidural
group = E group) were given 4 ml bupivacaine with 4 ml saline and 1 ml (50 lg) fentanyl pain
intensity was recorded by the parturient on a visual analogue scale. The quality of pain relief was
also rated with a verbal score directly after delivery. Side effects, such as hypotension, Pruritus,
sedation, nausea and motor block were noted. Obstetric parameters were followed and recorded,
Apgar score were noted, and all the results were compared in the two groups.