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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 …
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… Anesthesia On this page: … for procedures on the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. Spinal and epidural. These are shots of medicine near the spinal cord and the nerves that connect to it. They block …
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… Regional Anesthesia On this page: Overview … on the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. Epidural and spinal anesthesia. Medicine is given near the spinal cord and the nerves around it. It blocks pain from an …
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… Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview … puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural space. An epidural … puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural space. An epidural …
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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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… 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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… Spinal Manipulation On this page: Overview Overview Spinal manipulation is a treatment that uses pressure on a … the spine to improve pain and function. It is also called spinal adjustment. The manipulation can be done with the …
