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A C-section typically requires a spinal block rather than an epidural for several reasons. A spinal block provides a quicker onset of anesthesia, which is crucial for the timely delivery of the baby. It delivers a higher concentration of anesthetic directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, ensuring complete numbness in the lower body. Additionally, spinal blocks generally require a smaller volume of medication, which can lead to fewer side effects compared to an epidural.
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What risk does an orchiectomy patient have when an epidural is used?
If the patient is having epidural anesthesia, the risks include bleeding into the spinal canal, nerve damage, or a spinal headache.
What is the Difference between epidural and spinal tap?
An epidural and a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) are both procedures involving the spine but serve different purposes. An epidural involves injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space to provide pain relief during labor or surgery, while a spinal tap involves inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. The epidural is typically administered in the lower back, while the spinal tap is performed in a similar area but targets a different spinal layer. Additionally, an epidural can be a continuous infusion, whereas a spinal tap is usually a single-event procedure.
Blood vessels servicing the spinal cord are found in the?
Epidural Space
Can you have a spinal epidural shot while taking coumadin?
No, The risks of bleeding into the epidural space and causing decrease blood supply to your spinal cord by mechanical compression is to great.
Why an epidural is likely to exert effects on nerves with slower and prolonged action than a spinal tap?
Essentially, when a spinal tap is given, a needle is inserted into the spinal canal in the lumbar area, medicine (or an anesthetic) is inserted directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Numbness is usually immediate. However, in an epidural, a hollow needle and a catheder are inserted into space between the spinal column and the outer membrane of the spinal cord (EPIDURAL space). Hence the name "epidural".
Where is the epidural space?
In the spine ; The outermost part of the spinal canal .
Is the area between pia mater and spinal bones?
Epidural space
What is the area between pia mater and spinal bones?
Epidural space
What causes spinal epidural hematoma?
Trauma is a common cause of spinal epidural hematoma. Non-trauma causes include anticoagulant therapy, hemophilia, liver disease, aspirin use, systemic lupus erythematosus.
What is prominent epidural fat?
Prominent epidural fat refers to an increased amount of fat in the epidural space, which is the area between the outer layer of the spinal cord and the surrounding bony vertebrae. This condition can be seen on imaging studies, such as MRIs, and may be associated with conditions like obesity, aging, or certain spinal pathologies. While prominent epidural fat itself is typically asymptomatic, it can sometimes contribute to spinal canal narrowing or other complications.
Anesthetics and anti-inflammatory drugs are introduced into this space in the spinal cord?
Epidural
Where is the epidural space in the CNS?
Between the bony vertebrae and the spinal dura mater.
