Tag: epidural

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Diagnosis and Managment of Intraspinal, Epidural, and Peripheral Nerve Hematoma

Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is an accumulation of blood in the potential space between the dura and the bone. Hemorrhage into the spinal canal most commonly occurs in the epidural space because of the prominent epidural venous plexus. SEH may be spontaneous or may follow minor trauma, such as lumbar puncture or neuraxial anesthesia. It is more likely to occur in anticoagulated or thrombocytopenic patients, or in those with liver disease or alcoholism....
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Epidural Blockade

Epidural blockade is becoming one of the most useful and versatile procedures in modern anesthesiology. It is unique in that it can be placed at virtually any level of the spinal spine, allowing more flexibility in its application to clinical practice....
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