Obstetric anesthesia

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

gynecologic anesthesia

See for

paracervical block

Broader Terms

anesthesia

Related Terms

epidural anesthesia, women's health

Scope Note

state characterized by loss of feeling or sensation caused by anesthetics; depression of nerve function is induced to decrease pain during labor and childbirth.

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

• The challenge of obstetric anesthesia is to render you comfortable without compromising your ability to push out your baby.
• Bonica to comprehend considering that about one-fourth of all anesthetics administered were for the relief of childbirth pain, that obstetric anesthesia is in many cases "emergency" anesthesia, and that not one but two lives are at stake.
• The Division of Obstetric Anesthesia is committed to enhancing patient comfort in any way that is possible and safe during labor.
• At times merely yards away, although more often in an entirely different building, obstetric anesthesia is more, far more, than just anesthesia administered in a remote locale.
• Obstetric Anesthesia is organized via topic icons to "Fundamental Knowledge" ; "Studies"; "Management/Interventions"; "Caveats and Pearls"; and "Checklist".

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