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Combined spinal-epidural versus epidural analgesia in labour
Birth, 2003Traditional epidural techniques have been associated with prolonged labour, use of oxytocin augmentation, and increased incidence of instrumental vaginal delivery. The combined spinal-epidural (CSE) technique has been introduced in an attempt to reduce these adverse effects.
A. M. Cyna +3 more
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Epidural Hematoma After Outpatient Epidural Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2002Epidural hematoma is a rare complication of epidural anesthesia in healthy patients. Expedient diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid permanent neurologic deficits. In an outpatient setting, patients should be instructed to communicate symptoms of severe back pain or weakness early.
Michael F. Mulroy +2 more
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Epidural and subarachnoidal pneumocephalus after epidural technique
European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 1999Iatrogenic pneumocephalus is an uncommon complication observed after using the 'loss-of-resistance' technique with an air filled syringe. We report and review two cases of pneumocephalus: one subarachnoid and the other epidural.
E. Calabuig +6 more
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Epidural abscess in association with obstetric epidural analgesia
International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 1997A 31-year-old woman gravida 4 para 2 who had received epidural analgesia during labour (duration of catheterization 6.5 h) was readmitted 8 days later with a complaint of flu-like symptoms, severe backache and numbness of her thighs. She had a sensory deficit from T4 to L1 and was unable to stand without support.
I.F. Russell, A.R. Dhillon
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Epidural abscess following epidural analgesia [PDF]
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2000 Margaret B. Garahan +2 more
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American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 1991
The process of nociception, the anatomy of the epidural space, and the placement of the epidural catheter are reviewed, and the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, analgesic efficacy, and potential adverse effects of epidurally administered narcotics and local anesthetics are discussed, as well as patient monitoring standards and solution preparation ...
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The process of nociception, the anatomy of the epidural space, and the placement of the epidural catheter are reviewed, and the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, analgesic efficacy, and potential adverse effects of epidurally administered narcotics and local anesthetics are discussed, as well as patient monitoring standards and solution preparation ...
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Lumbar epidural hematoma following epidural anesthesia
Surgical Neurology, 1982Abstract A 68-year-old woman who developed a lumbar epidural hematoma following epidural anesthesia is described. The patient had severe lumbar spondylosis and osteoporosis that had not been recognized before her initial gynecological operation. Despite the delayed laminectomy, the patient experienced a complete neurological recovery.
S. Stephanov, Jacques de Preux
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2013
Over the past couple of decades there has been increased awareness that opioid use for postoperative pain in neonates may not result in the best outcomes for these patients. Concurrently, there has been an increased use of regional techniques for postoperative pain in the neonate, in particular epidural anesthesia. The most common technique has been an
David L. Moore, Kenneth R. Goldschneider
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Over the past couple of decades there has been increased awareness that opioid use for postoperative pain in neonates may not result in the best outcomes for these patients. Concurrently, there has been an increased use of regional techniques for postoperative pain in the neonate, in particular epidural anesthesia. The most common technique has been an
David L. Moore, Kenneth R. Goldschneider
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2012
Epidural hematomas are rare birth injuries, and spontaneous presentation is exceptional. We present 2 cases of newborns with spontaneous epidural hematomas after delivery. In both cases, cerebral hemorrhage was associated with skull fracture and cephalohematoma.
Alexandra, Scheibl +5 more
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Epidural hematomas are rare birth injuries, and spontaneous presentation is exceptional. We present 2 cases of newborns with spontaneous epidural hematomas after delivery. In both cases, cerebral hemorrhage was associated with skull fracture and cephalohematoma.
Alexandra, Scheibl +5 more
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British Journal of Nursing, 1994
Epidural analgesia is becoming a more popular method of pain control. However, in order for it to be used effectively and safely nurses need to know how to monitor the patient and to be aware of the complications and side effects that could arise.
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Epidural analgesia is becoming a more popular method of pain control. However, in order for it to be used effectively and safely nurses need to know how to monitor the patient and to be aware of the complications and side effects that could arise.
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