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For c-section do they administer analgesia through iv line?
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Usually though: Epidural injection and suplemented with IV anesthesia.
Answered 10/17/2020
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Only if needed.: Spinal and/or epidural anesthesia is standard for c-sections. General anesthesia can be used for emergencies only (1% of cases) and intravenous analgesia is not typically used.
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