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Epidural Anesthesia? No of Course
Transplantation Proceedings, 2008Although the contraindications for thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) are well defined, the debate continues about whether TEA improves outcomes. Pro and con trials and a metaanalysis in the past have yielded equivocal results; they did not deal with new vascular intervention or drugs. The benefit of TEA in surgery is to provide analgesia. In subgroups,
Fazakas, János +8 more
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Epidural Analgesia and Anesthesia
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 2000This review describes the beneficial effects of the use of epidural drugs for pre-emptive analgesia, intraoperative analgesia with an inhalant-sparing effect, and prolonged postoperative analgesia. Epidural morphine oxymorphone, or hydromorphone is recommended for use in small animals in combination with a local anesthetic of appropriate duration for ...
Kristine E. Torske, Doris H. Dyson
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Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Analgesia, 1995S pinal anesthesia has certain advantages that have made it a worthy alternative to general anesthesia. It is a simple and economical method, and a small dose of local anesthetic produces an effective block with complete muscle relaxation. Compared to general anesthesia, severe respiratory depression is uncommon, and postoperative sedation is avoided ...
Sven Felsby, Palle Juelsgaard
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Comparison of combined spinal epidural anesthesia and epidural anesthesia for cesarean section
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 2000Background: Epidural anesthesia (EA) is popular for cesarean section, but has some drawbacks such as incomplete block, inadequate muscle relaxation and delayed onset. Combined spinal epidural anesthesia (CSEA) has gained increasing interest as it combines the reliability of a spinal block and the flexibility of an epidural block.
Duck Hwan Choi, Jie Ae Kim, In Sun Chung
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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 Spinal Anesthesia
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 2019Epidural and spinal anesthesia with a combination of local anesthetics and opioids (when available) is a commonly used technique in veterinary medicine and a safe one when practiced under strict guidelines. It is a valuable tool in the analgesic armamentarium and can greatly extend the ability to provide analgesia and reduce postoperative opioid ...
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Epidural Anesthesia for the Woman in Labor
The American Journal of Nursing, 1981During the last decade, regional anesthetic techniques have become widely used in obstetrics. Local infiltration and pudendal block are probably employed most frequently, but lumbar epidural block has become a major form of pain relief during childbirth.
Gerard W. Ostheimer +2 more
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2021
Caudal epidural anesthesia in pediatric patients was first described in 1933 as a replacement for general anesthesia in 83 children undergoing transurethral surgery, and since that time it has been shown to be useful in a variety of surgeries. The popularity of this block stems from its efficacy, simplicity, speed, and relative safety.
Jared R. E. Hylton, Jorge A. Pineda
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Caudal epidural anesthesia in pediatric patients was first described in 1933 as a replacement for general anesthesia in 83 children undergoing transurethral surgery, and since that time it has been shown to be useful in a variety of surgeries. The popularity of this block stems from its efficacy, simplicity, speed, and relative safety.
Jared R. E. Hylton, Jorge A. Pineda
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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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