ASA committee chair discusses global epidural shortage impact on U.S.

In this article on What to Expect, Mark Zakowski, M.D., FASA, chair of ASA’s Committee on Obstetric Anesthesia, and Krishna Shah, M.D., were quoted regarding potential epidural shortages in the U.S. and discussed other pain management options pregnant women have during labor. "We put patient safety first, and we have the skills and tools to adapt and do what we need to keep our patients comfortable and safe," said Dr. Zakowski.