Digital Library - Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia

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Important teaching points

  1. Understand the anatomy of the epidural and subarachnoid space
  2. Understand the differences between epidural and spinal anesthesia
  3. Understand the etiology and treatment of dural puncture (spinal) headache
  4. Understand the time course of respiratory depression caused by epidural morphine
  5. Understand the complications and side effects of spinal and epidural anesthesia

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