Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 The epidural space is a very narrow space that is situated immediately outside the spinal fluid, and separated from it by a special membrane called the
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Epidurals – How long does an epidural work?
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 It works for as long as the anaesthetist wants it to work. When performing the epidural injection, a soft, very thin plastic tube catheter is
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Epidurals – Is an epidural safe?
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 If certain basic precautions are taken it is a very safe anaesthetic technique. Serious complications are very rare. They are due to direct damage by the
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Epidurals – Possible side-effects and complications
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Some complications have been discussed already under the heading Is an epidural safe? Blood pressure dropĀ Because the local
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Epidurals – Questions and answers about epidural analgesia
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 What should happen if an epidural does not seem to work well? The levels of temperature sensation must be tested with an ice cube. If the area is blocked by
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Epidurals – How does an epidural work?
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 As mentioned, the nerve signals passing through the epidural space are blocked by local anaesthetic. The injection spreads up and down over a few centimetres.
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Epidurals – How is an epidural injection done?
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Having an epidural is not really painful. Patients report that it feels strange, like pressure in the back. The most sensitive part is the
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Epidurals – Can I get out of bed?
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 If the epidural catheter has been inserted in the lower part of your back, it will block the lower part of your abdomen or your legs. Depending on the
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Epidurals – What are the advantages of epidurals?
Last updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Pain relief When indicated, epidural analgesia is the Rolls-Royce of postoperative pain relief. It can be administered for all types of surgery of the chest,
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