Epidural analgesia

What is Epidural analgesia?

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Epidural or epidural anesthesia, is a form of regional anesthesia injecting drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a loss of sensation and a loss of pain, by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves in or near the spinal cord.

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How do members experience Epidural analgesia?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 6 3
Back pain 4 2
Pregnancy 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Back pain 1
Numbness in legs 1
Pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 1
None 2
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