Tag: local anesthesia
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Utilizing Local Anesthesia During Labor
Read more Local anesthesia is a technique that involves the administration of medication to block pain in a specific area of the body. This is typically accomplished through an injection around the nerves that transmit sensation to the vagina, vulva, and perineum, providing effective relief from discomfort in these regions. This form of anesthesia is…
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Pudendal Block
Read more The pudendal block is a regional anesthesia technique used during labor. It involves the injection of a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine or chloroprocaine (ropivacaine), into the pudendal canal, where the pudendal nerve is located. This procedure provides rapid relief from pain in the perineum, vulva, and vagina. Typically administered during the second…
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Using Local Anesthesia During Labor
Read more Local anesthesia is administered in specific areas to alleviate pain during childbirth. It can be delivered through various methods, including epidurals, pudendal blocks, and spinal blocks. Additionally, local anesthetics may be used at the end of delivery, particularly during an episiotomy, to relieve discomfort from perineal stretching and afterward to aid in repairing…