Obstetric anesthesia is a specialized field focused on providing pain relief and anesthesia to women during childbirth while ensuring the safety of both mother and baby. It involves techniques such as epidural and spinal anesthesia, which are tailored to accommodate the physiological changes of pregnancy and labor.

Obstetric Anesthesia

Pain relief is the alleviation or reduction of discomfort or suffering caused by various conditions, achieved through pharmacological, physical, or psychological methods. It is essential for improving the quality of life and can be tailored to individual needs depending on the type and severity of pain experienced.

Pain Relief

Anesthesia to women during childbirth

Safety of mother and baby

Epidural anesthesia is a regional anesthesia technique that involves the injection of anesthetic drugs into the epidural space of the spinal cord to block pain in a specific area of the body, commonly used during childbirth and certain surgeries. It allows for pain relief without complete loss of sensation, enabling patients to remain conscious and responsive while minimizing discomfort.

Epidural Anesthesia

Spinal anesthesia is a form of regional anesthesia involving the injection of anesthetic agents into the subarachnoid space, resulting in a temporary loss of sensation and motor function below the level of the injection. It is commonly used for surgeries of the lower abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities, offering rapid onset and profound sensory block with minimal systemic effects.

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