This indicator provides contextual information on obstetrical services and provides the crude epidural rate for vaginal deliveries across Canada.
This indicator provides contextual information on obstetrical services across Canada.
Data availability:
to (fiscal years)
Geographic coverage
All provinces/territories
Reporting level
National
Calculation
Rate = (Number of vaginal deliveries where an epidural anesthetic was used) ÷ (Number of vaginal deliveries) × 100
Unit of Analysis: Discharges from acute care facilities
Denominator
Number of vaginal deliveries
Numerator
Number of vaginal deliveries where an epidural anesthetic was used
Comments
For more information about this indicator, please refer to Hospital stays in Canada.