Epidural

Dangers of Epidural Anesthesia According to the American Pregnancy organization “more than 50% of woman giving birth at hospitals use Epidural Anesthesia”. These women turn to epidural to relieve the pain of labor; however this decision poses many risks to both mother and child. An epidural is a type of regional anesthesia where pain medication is administered to the lumbar and sacral region of the back near clusters of nerves. The placement allows for nerve impulses to be blocked from the lower

The perception of pain during labor and delivery varies between individuals. Some are able to bear the pain and go ahead with normal vaginal delivery, while who can’t go for a caesarian section, while some opt for the painless epidural delivery. Epidural anaesthesia is an advance in pain management during labor, which ensures that a pregnant woman has a comfortable labor. It is a regional anaesthesia in which an anaesthetic drug is injected near the spinal cord in the spinal canal. Nowadays, it is

Pros and Cons of Epidural Anesthesia There is enough footage and personal stories of childbirth for anyone to know how excruciating it can be to give birth. This could be one reason why more mothers are asking for epidural anesthesia in order to avoid labor pain. This medication is injected into a small space outside the spinal cord in the lower back. Why is this becoming more popular and is it even safe? List of Pros of Epidural Anesthesia 1. It provides reduction or relief of labor pain

Epidural analgesia is considered the most effective pain relief method during labour (Tamagawa & Weaver, 2012). It consists of the introduction of a local anaesthetic into the epidural space using a needle through the lumbar intervertebral space, usually between lumbar vertebrae 3 and 4 or 2 and 3 (Peate & Hamilton, 2014). The anaesthetic inhibits nerve conduction by blocking sodium channels in nerve membranes, which in turn prevents the transmission of nerve impulses along these fibres. Therefore

A study conducted from 1997 to 2006 shows an increase of Medicare patients receiving an epidural of one hundred and two percent per 100,000 people (Manchikanti). Epidurals allow the blockade of discomfort in a specific area with an injection of an anesthetic directly into the epidural space, located along the spinal column just below the spinal cord; however, the goal of this administration route is not to eliminate total lack of feeling but to provide the patient with relief from strain so they

The main idea of the current paper is to provide a well-constructed analysis of the article titled “Meta-analysis of thoracic epidural anesthesia versus general anesthesia for cardiac surgery” written by Svircevic, van Dijk, Nierich, Passier, Kalkman, van der Heijden, and Bax in 2011. In doing so, this author attempts to validate the overall quality of the research being presented and its applicability to the nurse anesthesia practice. Study Design The meta-analysis was hypothesis driven while research

Spinal Anesthesia Versus Continuous Epidural Anesthesia in Elderly High Risk Patients Undergoing Major orthopedic Lower Limb Surgeries Mohamad A. El-feky, Al Sayed M. Stohy, Mostafa M. Sabra, Ali A. Elkomety, Ali A. Mahareak Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Abstract Background: Continuous spinal anesthesia (CSA) is a very reliable method for providing effective anesthesia and offers considerable advantages over “single shot” spinal or epidural anesthesia since it provides the

types of epidurals. These are regular epidurals in which the narcotic and anesthesia is injected through the catheter periodically and there are CSE epidurals which stands for Combined Spinal-Epidural or otherwise known as a “walking epidural” (American Pregnancy Association 2015). In a Combined Spinal-Epidural, the catheter is left in place but the needle is removed after the first injection of the narcotic or anesthetic so that the woman is able move around if needed and another epidural injection

Epidurals are one of the most common forms of pain relief during labor used in the United States. There has long been debate among practitioners and patients about whether epidurals are safe for laboring women. The main argument against epidurals is that they lead to an increased risk of cesarean section. It is up to clinicians to provide the most accurate and up to date information to laboring women. Keywords: Epidurals, C-setion, childbirth, natural Natural VS Intervention Child Birth Does the

Sample Informative Speech Outline Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the different forms of pain management used during childbirth. Central Idea: Pain management is an important aspect of childbirth that women need to educate themselves on so they can make an informed decision when choosing which method they will use. Introduction I. You hear screams, moaning, words of insanity; you may feel terrified or overwhelmed with pain. A