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I am getting a bier block versus regular anesthesia?
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Regional anesthesia : The intravenous regional anesthesia with a local anesthetic under a tourniquet named after german surgeon august bier. It affect only a part ( region) of your body. Your question imply a general anesthesia as an alternative, which is true. Ultimately it is you, as a patient, who consents to anesthesia plan after all pros and cons of each approach have been discussed with you. Ask drs. Questions!
Answered 6/14/2016
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