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regional anaestatic :epidural drug (side effects (loss of bladder control,…
regional anaestatic :epidural drug
indications
blocks pain in a particular region of the body.
provide pain relief rather than anaestasia
mechanism of action
it is way to deliver an anesthetic , it stpos pain signals from travelling to the spine to the brain.it involves injecting small amount of anaesthaetic into epidural space of the spine
contraindications
patient refusal
active martenal haemorrhage
septicemia
infection
clinical signs coagulopathy
side effects
loss of bladder control
itchy skin
feeling sick
inadequate pain relief
headache
slow breathing
temporary nerve damage
route of administration
epidural administration
storage conditions
infusions should be stored in a designated area within locked cupboard
label for epidural use only
infusion bags are color coded 'yellow' to differentiate them from other infusion bags