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Regional anesthesia
Regional anesthesia usually implies that a nerve block is done. That means that all the areas that are supplied by this nerve or group of nerves will be numb.
Dr. Gary Ritholz reviewed this
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What is the definition or description of: regional anesthesia?
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Can you have regional anesthesia for colonoscopy?
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Side effects of regional anesthesia for delivery?
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Can your appendix be removed under regional anesthesia?
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Regional anesthesia for teens. Is that pretty common to do now?
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What type of myomectomy can be done under regional anesthesia?
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Can an open appendectomy be done with regional anesthesia? Are there options in Texas?
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I'm having double incision FTM top surgery done and was wondering if regional anesthesia is a viable option for that?
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A 33-year old female asked:
For regional anesthesia for hysteroscopy. Do they sedate you as well or can you just have regional anesthetic so your alert?
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Is regional anesthesia administered for hand surgery?
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Can regional anesthesia be safely used for lap band surgery?
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Does anyone know a doctor that will do a hysterectomy under regional anesthesia?
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A member asked:
Does regional anesthesia cause nausea? Ill be having regional anesthesia for a minor procedure, but its scheduled for the same day im supposed to have dinner with friends i rarely see. Id hate to miss it or feel sick.
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it normal to use regional anesthesia for hand surgery?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Can heart surgery be performed under an epidural or regional anesthesia?
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A 36-year old male asked:
Can regional anesthesia be used for ankle surgery being done to repair a Maisonneuve fracture?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Which is better and safety : general anesthesia or regional anesthesia in c-section for IVF twin?
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A 58-year old female asked:
Can i have regional anesthesia during a hysteroscopy and biopsy of the uterus done together? Can I make that choice for this day procedure?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Can I use regional anesthesia with a sedative, instead of general anesthesia for my arthroscopic shoulder surgery? I don't like being put under
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A 33-year old female asked:
I'm going to need hysteroscopy to remove small uterine polyp. If I choose regional anesthesia will I feel pain at all or just pressure? Will I still need a sedative or local injection? I'm hoping to just get an epidural and be alert and feel nothing?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I had an inguinal hernia operation on my left side. I was given regional anesthesia via spinal chord. After eight days, of operation, I am feeling tingling in my left hand and little finger. What do I do?
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A 50-year old asked:
Do you get regional or general anesthesia for a carotid endarterectomy?
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A 48-year old asked:
Epidural block is regional, local or, general anesthesia?
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A 41-year old asked:
Please explain if it is safe to have appendix removed under regional (epidural i think) anesthesia?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can you tell me if i could request general anesthesia rather than local or regional?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is anesthesia safe?
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A 25-year old asked:
In anesthesia, what is mac?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can you die from anesthesia?
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A 35-year old asked:
What anesthesia is the safest that still works?
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What are all the names of medications used for anesthesia?
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