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A narcotic is delivered into the space outside the membrane surrounding your spine. This is called an epidural and is often used to provide continuous pain relief to the lower part of your body while allowing you to remain fully conscious.
In some cases narcotics such as fentanyl or demerol and a sedative such as phenergan may be used during the first stage of labor to help with relaxation.
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Will using an IV for pain during labor hurt the baby?
Intravenous pain medications have certain side effects. Most of the ones used in labor and delivery are not harmful to the fetus.
Why is close monitoring of the effects of pain medications advised?
Close monitoring of the effects of pain medications is required in order to assure that adequate amounts of medication are given to produce the desired pain relief.
Where is a pain shot given to a horse?
Injectable pain medications are usually administered intravenously through the jugular vein.
What medications can be given to a burn patient to ease his pain?
Aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), or ibuprofen (Advil) may be taken to ease pain and relieve inflammation.
When is pain medicaiton typically given during labor?
If possible, though, administration of pain medication or anesthetics should be delayed until the active phase of labor begins--at which point the medication will not act to slow down or stop the labor.
What is the treatment for Japanese encephalitis?
Only the symptoms of each patient can be treated. Fluids are given to decrease dehydration and medications are given to decrease fever and pain.
Are pain medications considered antibiotics?
No. Pain medications do not have any antibiotic properties. Antibiotics fight bacterial infections, Pain medications work on nerve pathways.
What are child birth classes?
Child birth classes teach women and their birth partner about the process of labor and delivery. They usually go over pain coping methods, pain medications, labor positions, breastfeeding, labor interventions, and sometimes things like diapering, bathing, and putting a baby into a car seat.
Should Oxytocin be given to a dog for labor pain?
ONLY a Veterinarian should give oxytocin to your dog in labor. If you are doing it yourself, you could literally blow out the uterus so do NOT do it yourself, only with your Veterinarian. It is not for labor pain but to induce contractions of the uterus.
What can you give as pain relief for chickens?
Chickens can have aspirin for pain relief. You can drop a tablet of aspirin in their water and this will help relive any pain.
Should a cancer patient always be given pain medication when their body begins to shut down or is it true that a dying person has no pain if their blood pressure is very low?
true i think a dying person should be given pain medications and i dont think that low blood pression automatically constitutes no pain.
How is severe preeclampsia and eclampsia treated?
To prevent seizures, intravenous magnesium sulfate is given, antihypertensive drugs are used only if blood pressure is exceedingly high. Medications may be given to start labor.
