regional anesthesia

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?

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?