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Is a spinal less risky than having general anesthesia for a surgical operation?
I have had 17 surgeries. 3 of them a spinal. one spinal had to do with an artery surgery and the other 2 were births. and to my knowledge, YES, it is less riskier. anesthesia is having a respirator down your throat. spinal can be different levels of being awake with no breathing tube. general can cause death as for spinal can have after effects or not.
Why am I so bruised after spinal fusion?
Bruises are one of the after effects of spinal fusion.
What is paralysis one side of the body?
Paraplegia
What causes muscles to contract on one side of body only?
well , total paralysis on one side of body is called hemiplegia...... where as weakness is called paraplegia..... these may be due to damage at the brain or spinal cord...
Which one of the followind types of drugs is administered topically to take advantage of local therapeutic effects?
general anesthesia
What is the difference between paraplegia and hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is a condition where there is paralysis in one vertical half of a patient's body.Quadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia, is a symptom in which a human experiences paralysis affecting all four limbs, although not necessarily total paralysis or loss of function.Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida which affects the neural elements of the spinal canal. The area of the spinal canal which is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions. If the arms are also affected by paralysis, tetraplegia is the proper terminology.(Yahoo answers)
How long does knee replacement take?
If the operation is on only one knee, it will take two to four hours. The patient may be given a choice of general, spinal, or epidural anesthesia.
What type of paralysis is monoplegia?
paraplegia, affecting both legs and the trunk
What are the side effects of hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Some side effects may include infections, damage to nearby organs, excessive bleeding, and one might become nauseous from the anesthesia.
Paraplegia is paralysis on one side of the body and is caused by a tumor injury or CVA?
hemi-plegia is paralysis or weakness on one side of the body. Paraplegia is loss of sensation and paralysis from approximately the waist down. It can be caused by numerous factors such as traumatic brain or physical injury, CVA, tumour pressure, etc. hemi-plegia is paralysis or weakness on one side of the body. Paraplegia is loss of sensation and paralysis from approximately the waist down. It can be caused by numerous factors such as traumatic brain or physical injury, CVA, tumour pressure, etc.
According to the Anesthesia Guidelines what is the one modifier that is not used with anesthesia procedures?
multiple procedures, -51
What preparations are required with a cystoscopy?
Patients may be asked to give a urine sample before cytoscopy.A sedative may be given about one hour prior.The region of the urethra is cleansed and a local anesthetic is applied. Spinal or general anesthesia may also be used.
