[Practice variation in the application of remifentanil during labour; an overview of its application in Dutch hospitals].

A large variation between Dutch hospitals exists in the application of remifentanil-PCA during labour. In the majority of the hospitals, remifentanil-PCA is available for all women. The most common motives mentioned by obstetricians for its use are 'a need for an alternative for epidural analgesia' and 'at the request of pregnant women'.