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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.
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Does epidural anesthesia cause swelling in feet after giving birth?
when you get the epidural could you get swelling?
What area is the anesthesia is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor?
epidural
What type of anesthesia is used for mallet finger surgery?
local
Which type of anesthesia numbs only the tissue surface and is applied as a liquid ointment or spray?
Topical Anesthesia
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 determines whether an anaesthetic is injected into the sub-arachnoid space versus the epidural space?
when an anaesthetic is injected into the sub-aracnoid sapce the patient can have a copmlete block that can lead to death,whilst into the epidural space painrelief will be effective.,
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.
Does Medicare cover the cost of epidural?
We provide anesthesia services. Medicare has reimbursed for epidurals when used appropriately. We have never had an obstetrical epidural billed to Medicare. Medicare has also paid for the daily management of a patient on an epidural.
What is the regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine?
The regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine is known as epidural anesthesia. This technique is commonly used for pain management during childbirth, surgical procedures, or for chronic pain relief. It works by blocking nerve signals in the lower body, providing significant pain relief while allowing patients to remain awake and alert. Epidural anesthesia can be administered as a single injection or through a continuous infusion, depending on the clinical situation.
Do you have to be awake for an epidural anestesia?
Yes, patients are typically awake during the administration of an epidural anesthesia. This allows for real-time communication between the patient and the anesthesiologist, ensuring proper placement and effectiveness of the epidural. However, the procedure is usually done with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. In certain cases, sedation may be offered to help the patient relax.
Why would a 12 year old girl became paralized when she was giving birth after she had an epidural anesthesia?
She may have moved when she was getting the epidural which can lead to being paralyzed in the worse case.
What is the anesthesia code for hospital management of a continuous epidural drug delivery system for 5 days?
01996
