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What is the anesthesia code for cesarean delivery following neuraxial labor anesthesianormalhealthy patient?
01962 with add on code 01969-P1 The 2012 CPT manual specifically states "(Use 01969 in conjunction with 01967)". Make sure you add the Physical Status modifier -P1 to 01969.
What are the benefits of regional anesthesia for cesarean section?
Allows the mother to be awake during the surgery, avoiding the risks of general anesthesia, and allowing early contact between mother and child.
What are the drawbacks of regional anesthesia for cesarean section?
Some women experience a drop in blood pressure which can be countered with fluids and/or medications.
Can you have a cesarean and a hysterectomy at the same time?
Yes, certainly, though not done commonly. Indicated in special cases like if the pregnant lady suffers/ will suffer serious complications during childbirth.
What is a spinal block?
A form of anesthesia where medication is administered into the spinal fluid to lessen labor pain or provide anesthesia for a Cesarean delivery. Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=7da43bd0-0b97-4bdd-b21f-b73924307c69&LandingID=fc6eb1da-98e4-43c7-bb9f-09c17e2a005d
Has anyone else who's undergone a cesarean section felt like they had been punched in the stomach and felt very ill after the cesarean section?
A Cesarean section is major surgery and it is not uncommon to have some pain following the procedure but pain management is available with the correct medications.
Under what circumstances is epidural therapy performed?
Epidural anesthesia can block most of the pain of labor and birth for vaginal and surgical deliveries. Epidural analgesia is also used after cesarean sections
What is a nerve block on the spine?
A form of anesthesia where medication is administered into the spinal fluid to lessen labor pain or provide anesthesia for a Cesarean delivery. Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=7da43bd0-0b97-4bdd-b21f-b73924307c69&LandingID=fc6eb1da-98e4-43c7-bb9f-09c17e2a005d
What is pill 377?
Tramadol 50 mg Generic Ultram TRAMADOL (UltramÃ'®) is an analgesic that can relieve moderate to moderately severe pain following surgery such as cesarean section, hysterectomy, hip replacement or other bone surgery, and dental surgery. This drug also helps relieve chronic pain associated with cancer, nerve pain, or low-Back pain.
What difficulties in transition can occur after birth after a cesarean section is performed under general anesthesia because of prior maternal back surgery?
inadequate ventilation because of the babies poor respiratory effort
What are the physical risk factors of cesarean section?
The mother is at risk for increased bleeding, possible infection, possible injury to surrounding organs (bladder and bowel), anesthesia complications, a wound hematoma or other blood clots.
Anatomy and pathophysiology of cesarean section?
pathophysiology of cesarean
