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Regional Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Regional anesthesia is the use of medicines to block pain from an …
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Anesthesia On this page: … to control pain. Local. It numbs a small part of the body. Regional. It blocks pain to a larger area of your body. Some types of regional anesthesia include: Peripheral nerve blocks. This …
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… Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview … these. Anesthesia Childbirth: Epidurals Regional Anesthesia Current as of: October 20, 2022 … these. Anesthesia Childbirth: Epidurals Regional Anesthesia Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
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… General Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview General anesthesia uses medicines that make you unconscious. It … functions will get support to keep you safe. How it's done Anesthesia medicine may be given through a needle in a vein …
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… Local Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Local anesthesia uses medicine (anesthetics) to block pain from a … where the medicine was injected or applied. How it's done Anesthesia medicines are usually given by injection into the …
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… Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from an entire region of … be used to help control pain after a procedure. Epidural anesthesia is often used in childbirth. How they're done You …
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… Monitoring During Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview What is monitored anesthesia care (MAC)? Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) means that an anesthesia specialist …
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Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Before anesthesia, you will have an examination to check on your … health and to find any health risks that may affect your anesthesia care. Tell your anesthesia specialist about your …
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… Local Anesthesia for Childbirth On this page: Overview Overview Local anesthesia for childbirth is most commonly given as a shot … to help deliver the baby more quickly or more easily. Local anesthesia does not harm the baby when given before an …
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… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome On this page: What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a term used to describe a …