Spinal block
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- Spinal Block A spinal block is similar to an epidural and also provides good relief.
- While very similar to an epidural, the main difference between an epidural and a spinal block is that a spinal block is injected one-time directly into the dura.
- Onset of spinal block is more rapid with isobaric than hyperbaric bupivacaine.
- Because the effects of the drug do not last long, and because a spinal block is usually given only once, this form of anesthesia is best suited for pain relief during delivery (not labor), particularly if forceps or vacuum extraction is needed.
- The spread of spinal block is sometimes very rapid.
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