Epidural anesthesia

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Contents 1 Broader Terms 2 Related Terms 3 Scope Note 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Broader Terms

conduction anesthesia

Related Terms

obstetric anesthesia

Scope Note

regional loss of feeling or sensation resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Fortunately the incidence of serious complication with epidural anesthesia is rare in experienced hands.
• The most common complication of epidural anesthesia is low blood pressure in the mother.
• Back to top What is Epidural anesthesia ? Epidural anesthesia is most commonly placed in the low back(lumbar region).
• Consider the following when deciding about using epidural anesthesia, which is most commonly offered for pain during labor and delivery:Epidural anesthesia is considered the most effective and easily adjustable type of pain relief for childbirth.
• [Return to "Quick-Index of the Medical Risks of Epidural Anesthesia"] Overall complications rates for epidural anesthesia A general estimate of the overall complication rate of epidural anesthesia is 23%.

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