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… Overview Local anesthesia uses medicine (anesthetics) to … was injected or applied. How it's done Anesthesia medicines are usually given by … or given as eyedrops. This is called topical anesthesia. Risks Serious problems (including …
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… the area around the vagina just before an episiotomy is done. An episiotomy is a cut made in the tissue between … does not harm the baby when given before an episiotomy. It does not relieve pain from …
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… Topic Overview Anesthesia is a way to control pain and keep … on the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. Spinal and epidural. These are shots of medicine near the …
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Overview General anesthesia uses medicines that make you unconscious. It affects your whole body. When it's used, you will be unaware. You won't feel pain during the procedure. It also causes you to …
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… arms, feet, legs, or face. Epidural and spinal anesthesia. Medicine is given near the spinal cord and the nerves around it. It … arms, feet, legs, or face. Epidural and spinal anesthesia. Medicine is given near the …
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… Overview What is monitored anesthesia care (MAC)? Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) means that an anesthesia specialist will care for you during …
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… Overview Before anesthesia, you will have an examination to … to find any health risks that may affect your anesthesia care. Tell your anesthesia specialist about your health …
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… Overview An epidural (epidural catheter) is a tiny tube … into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural … are monitored closely when you get epidural anesthesia. That's because the anesthetics can …
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… Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to … you numbing medicine. It's given near your spinal cord and the nerves around it. You may … will put a needle into the numbed area. For spinal anesthesia, you'll get a shot of …
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… The nerve block is often used with general anesthesia or with medicine that makes you … (airway and lungs). Related Information Anesthesia Regional Anesthesia Credits Current as of: October 20, …
