What's Up Doc? Anesthesia: Including General And Regional Blocks

By Dr. Jeff Hersh/Daily News Correspondent, Winchester Star: Health
Tue, 05/15/2018 - 9:15am

Q: My wife is having surgery next week and the anesthesiologist recommended a regional block instead of general anesthesia. Is this the right way to go?A: Anesthesia is a technique used to prevent pain during a procedure. While achieving analgesia it is important that normal body function is not compromised, or is supported, to prevent complications, so patients getting anesthesia must be closely monitored.

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