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Using Regional Anaesthesia, the specific area of the body undergoing surgery is rendered insensitive. In contrast to general anaesthesia, which affects all body parts and induces unconsciousness in a person, regional ones allow individuals to be conscious or under sedation during medical intervention.
An anaesthetist administers regional anaesthesia to cause local sensory blockade of nerves at specific locations. There are different types of Regional Anaesthesia used for different purposes.
Spinal blocks are administered directly into the cerebrospinal fluid of the spine. This method is generally used in genital or lower body procedures.
Epidural blocks are done by injecting the anaesthetic into the epidural area of the spine. They are used during childbirth. While on an epidural, the patient might feel touch and pressure, while they won’t be able to feel pain.
Peripheral nerve blocks can be localised to specific nerves throughout the body, avoiding direct nerve puncture. This method prevents sensation in the nerves that supply a particular body structure, such as the hand, arm, and leg.
Overall, regional anaesthesia is a useful technique that provides a safer and more effective alternative to general anaesthesia in certain cases.
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