Difference between revisions of "Epidural"

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An epidural (short for epidural anesthesia) is a form of neuraxial anesthesia in which local anesthetic is injected into the epidural space in order to anesthetize the nerve roots within that space.

Indications for an Epidural

• Boredom
• You are okay with being the worst mother ever^[1]
• You are sitting in a middle economy seat^[2]

Related Reading

• Baby Shower
• Cervical Puncture
• Childbirth
• CSF
• Frequent Flyer
• Lumbar Puncture
• Pedicure

References

1. ↑ Woman Already Off To Bad Start As Mother After Requesting Epidural (The Onion)
2. ↑ Passenger Wants Epidural Before Squeezing Into Middle Economy Seat (Gomerblog)

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