Introduction Dehydration describes a lack of fluid in the body. Particularly in older people it is often caused by insufficient drinking quantities, but dehydration in children is also not uncommon due to frequent gastrointestinal infections and fever. The lack of fluid can also lead to electrolyte disorders and in the worst case to dehydration of … Dehydration
Complications If the replacement of the fluid is started at the first signs of dehydration, no further consequences are usually to be expected and the person concerned is then fully able to perform again. However, if the administration of fluid is not initiated in time, this can lead to dehydration (desiccosis) of the body. This … Complications | Dehydration
Implementation Epidural anesthesia is performed under sterile conditions. This means that the physician performs a surgical hand disinfection beforehand, and all materials that come into contact with the patient’s body (especially the needle) must be sterile – i.e. guaranteed to be free of pathogens. In addition, the area around the puncture site is covered with … Implementation | Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
Opioids during epidural anesthesia Peridural or epidural anaesthesia is usually not performed as a single-shot procedure (only a single injection). Much more frequently, a thin plastic catheter is positioned and fixed after puncture, through which drugs can be administered even after the operation. Patients may thus have the option of receiving a so-called patient-controlled epidural … Opioids during epidural anesthesia | Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
What is the difference to spinal anesthesia? Both methods belong to the regional anaesthesia methods close to the spinal cord and can be used “only” as partial anaesthesia or in combination with general anaesthesia. The main difference between a peridural or epidural anaesthesia (PDA) and a spinal anaesthesia is the puncture site (the injection site). … What is the difference to spinal anesthesia? | Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
Complications Blood pressure drop:A possible complication of epidural anesthesia is a drop in blood pressure because the local anesthetic dilates the vessels. This can result in dizziness and discomfort. A drop in blood pressure occurs because, among other things, the sympathetic nerve fibers are normally responsible for the constriction of the blood vessels (vasoconstriction). During … Complications | Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
Bowel motility The term intestinal motility refers to the movement of the intestine. The sympathetic nervous system has an inhibiting influence, so intestinal motility is reduced. In contrast, the parasympathetic nervous system promotes motility. In epidural anesthesia, the sympathetic nerve fibers are the primary targets of anesthesia. This eliminates the inhibitory effect on the intestine … Bowel motility | Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
Definition of epidural anesthesia Epidural anaesthesia (PDA) is one of the regional anaesthetics and is used to eliminate the sensation of pain in certain regions of the body. This is used especially if surgery is to be performed in this region of the body. In addition, epidural anesthesia can be used to ensure freedom from … Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
Fields of application Epidural anesthesia is used as a possible pain therapy for herniated discs. It should always be considered before an operation! In contrast to painkilling tablets, epidural anaesthesia only acts locally on the affected nerve roots and does not burden the entire body’s circulation. During its duration of action, pain-related muscle and vascular … Fields of application | Epidural anaesthesia: Is it painful? When is it used?
Anesthesia is always associated with a certain risk, so it is important to inform the anesthesiologist (anesthesiologist) of any abnormalities, diseases or a cold. For this purpose, the anesthesiologist who is present during the surgery always has a conversation with the patient before each surgery to inform him/her about risks and possible complications. Normally, surgery … Anaesthesia despite or with a cold
Anesthesia for fever and cold However, the situation is different if the patient does not have a simple cold with some sniffles and discomfort, but if he/she also complains of aching limbs and, above all, of fever and sweating. Fever always puts an enormous strain on the body, as more energy is consumed and the … Anesthesia for fever and cold | Anaesthesia despite or with a cold
Allergy An allergy, on the other hand, should not be confused with a simple cold either, as in this case medication may be required before, during or after the operation to prevent the patient from suffering an allergic attack. In most cases, an allergy (except of course an allergy to anesthetics, as in malignant hyperthermia), … Allergy | Anaesthesia despite or with a cold
