Analgesia, Epidural
| Definition: |
The relief of pain without loss of consciousness through the introduction of an analgesic agent into the epidural space of the vertebral canal. It is differentiated from ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL which refers to the state of insensitivity to sensation. |
| Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; for relief of pain: do not confuse with ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL |
| Previously Indexed: |
Analgesia (1966-1988),Anesthesia, Epidural (1966-1988),Epidural Space (1979-1988),Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control (1966-1988),Pain/drug therapy (1966-1988) |
Analgesia, Epidural Definitions and Terms
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