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What is epidural?(a) A type of anesthesia used during childbirth(b) A type of anesthesia used for implants(c) A type of anesthesia used for rheumatic surgery(d) A type of anesthesia used for renal transplantThis question was addressed to me in a national level competition.This intriguing question originated from Anaesthesia Pre and Post Care in portion Anaesthesia of Clinical Science

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Correct option is (a) A type of anesthesia used during childbirth

To explain: EPIDURAL is when anesthesia is ADMINISTERED in the epidural space of the spinal chord. During a normal childbirth, it is used as a relaxant and dilator. During cesarian, an increased dose is used as anesthesia. Epidural is COMMONLY known for childbirth but is used in many other cases. Sometimes, a catheter is used to continuously administer the drug to prolong the numbing sensation.



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