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How many times can an anesthesiologist try to get an epidural before they should stop?
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No rules: Question without and answer it depends what is the reason for it. At some point doctor has to stop.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Varies: i would have to say 2 or 3 attempts is reasonable
Answered 11/19/2014
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