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What to expect for epidural anesthesia needle is pushed too far and the epidural anesthesia is injected into the area containing the csf fluid and nerves?
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That is a very: dangerous situation called a total spinal, your blood pressure will drop and you won't be able to breathe. But there will be emergency equipment immediately available and you should be 'saved' and just have to wait until it wears off. You will get a spinal headache afterwards
Answered 5/13/2014
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