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nramada

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Which of these complications is peculiar to spinal and epidural regional anesthetics?
 
  a. local hematoma c. orthostatic hypotension
  b. postdural puncture headache d. residual motor block

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing labor. Which type of anesthesia is MOST likely to be used?
 
  a. epidural or spinal block c. local anesthesia
  b. general anesthesia d. nerve block



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welcom1000

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Answer to Question 1

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Postdural puncture headache, caused by the loss of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, is a significant complication of either spinal or epidural anesthesia. Because of the vascular dilation they produce, widespread spinal or epidural blocks can cause lowered blood pressure; some risk of bleeding also exists with these blocks.

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In an epidural block, a local anesthetic is injected into the epidural space to simultaneously anesthetize a number of spinal nerves. In a spinal block (subarachnoid block), a local anesthetic is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid. Epidural and spinal blocks are used to anesthetize a large area of the body, such as the abdomen, pelvis, perineum, or lower extremities. Epidural anesthesia can be used for surgical procedures, during labor, and for postoperative pain relief.




nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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