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What is an example of regional anesthesia?

Regional Anesthesia • Regional anesthesia is the injection of a local anesthetic to block a group of sensory nerve fibers. • Examples of regional anesthesia include epidural anesthesia and spinal anesthesia. 64. Non-Pharmacological Pain Management • For many individuals, the use of non-pharmacologic methods enhances pain relief.

What are the benefits of regional anesthesia?

• Cheap • High Patient Satisfaction • Maintain Patent Airway • Decreased Blood Loss • Selective Muscle Relaxation • Decreased Incidence of DVT & PE Regional anesthesia - UsesRegional anesthesia - Uses • Provide anesthesia for a surgical procedure. • Provide analgesia post-operatively or during labor and delivery.

What are the BMJ Books on regional anesthesia?

BMJ Books, 2000: 97-126. 25. Ben David B. Complications of regional anesthesia: an overview. Anesthesiol Clin North America2002; 20: 427-429. 26. Bromage PR. Neurological complications of subarachnoid and epidural anaesthesia. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand1997; 41: 439-444. 27.

What is regional anaesthesia for upper and lower limb surgery?

Regional anaesthesia for upper and lower limb surgery is growing in popularity and it plays a significant role in eliminating the commonest causes for delayed discharge: pain and PONV. Fast tracking is a concept that needs to be further evaluated to find an ideal model where cost and time saving benefit patient care.