That is up to the doctor at the time of the procedure.
The epidural numbs the body from the waist down but doesn't cause you to go to sleep. However in some procedures, they also give you a sedating medication which wipes out all memory of the procedure and events in the OR.
No, epidural injections do not make your butt sink in. Epidural injections are a common medical procedure used to relieve pain and inflammation in the spine by injecting medication into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. The injection does not affect the muscles or structure of the buttocks in a way that would cause them to "sink in." It is important to follow proper post-injection care and consult with a healthcare provider if you have any concerns.
Yes. In expert hand it is safe procedure.
An epidural block is given in the lower back into a small area (the epidural space) below the spinal cord. You will be asked to sit or lie on your side with your back curved outward and to stay this way until the procedure is completed. You can move when it's done, but you may not be allowed to walk around.Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=e746e318-69c5-4fef-aa4d-899a827d08c0&LandingID=4f04afc4-4f77-4eff-b20c-01e6e6ede922
First find a good pain management specialist. There's a procedure, "epidural steroid injection" that is very helpful.
A Foley catheter is often needed with an epidural to manage urinary retention that can occur due to the anesthetic effects of the epidural. The epidural can block nerve signals, leading to decreased sensation and the inability to sense the need to urinate. By using a Foley catheter, healthcare providers can ensure proper urinary output and prevent complications associated with bladder overdistension during labor or surgery. Additionally, it allows for more comfort and mobility for the patient during the procedure.
Anesthesia used during an arthroscopic procedure include, local, general, spinal and epidural. Local is the choice if you want to remain awake during the procedure as the other option will put you under.
Extradural abscess, commonly associated with osteomyelitis, often arises from an adjacent focus of infection, such as sinusitis or a surgical procedure. When the process occurs in the spinal epidural space, it may causespinal cord compression and constitute a neurosurgical emergency. fatma :)
Yes, you can get an epidural with each birth.
They are the same
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