Question 1

which one is more effective: saddle block vs epidural?

Accepted Answer

Depends on condition: Epidural blocks are commonly used to treat back pain, to provide pain relief during childbirth. The medications are injected outside the sac containing nerves (thecal sac). Saddle block involves injection of medications into the sac, and is used to selectively numb the areas of skin that would touch a saddle if you were on one. 

Ask your doctor about the reasons to consider one or the other.

Question 2

what is an epidural vs spinal block?

Accepted Answer

Anatomic differences: In a spinal block, the local anesthetic is placed in the spinal fluid; whereas in an epidural block it goes into the epidural space or space around the spinal chord.  The latter works by diffusion of the drug to the nerves whereas the former the onset is faster and more predictable.  Both have advantages and disadvantages.

Question 3

what is an epidural of spinal block used for?

Accepted Answer

Pain management: Epidural injections are done for various reasons, mostly to block pain. During labor, epidural injections are given for the pain of labor. Sometimes epidural nerve blocks are given for pain like sciatica. Some people with chronic pain from spine disease are given epidural steroid injections.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: epidural block?

Accepted Answer

Epidural space inj.: Injection of local anesthesia or narcotics into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord, most often at the lumbar level.

Question 5

what are the differences between a spinal block and epidural?

Accepted Answer

Single v. continuous: Both spinal blocks and epidurals involve injections into the spine.  In a spinal block a single injection is done into the epidural space for anesthetic application.  In an epidural, a catheter is placed for continuous anesthesia.  A spinal block has a finite duration.  The epidural lasts as long as the catheter is in place.

Question 6

can you tell me about nerve root block epidural?

Accepted Answer

Injection treatment: Epidural injection or selective nerve root blocks are done for diagnostic and therapeutic (treatment) purposes.  Typically, they are done under x-ray guidance by a qualified pain specialist.  Usually, it involves injection of anti-inflammatory steroid for treatment or a local anesthetic for diagnostic purposes.

Question 7

what is the difference between a spinal block and the epidural?

Accepted Answer

Interchangeable: In my neck of the woods, these terms are used interchangeably. but with an epidural the tube is left in your back in case more medicine is needed,  while with a block it is one shot in the back.

Question 8

what complications can result from having a spinal block or epidural?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension,: High block, sometimes requiring intubation, failed block, block not lasting long enough so general anesthesia is required.

Question 9

can selective cervical root block in cervical hnp be effective even though multiple interlaminar epidural blocks failed to give relief?would u do it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Selective cervical nerve root blocks can help provide pain relief when epidurals have not. Given the choices of living with the pain, trying surgery or getting a block done I would probably opt for the block. Make sure you are also continuing with standard treatments. Heat, ice, stretching and range of motion exercises are all equally important.

Question 10

does epidural block all pain while giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: A good epidural will give you complete block for pain during labor.

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