Neuraxial blockade

Neuraxial blockade is local anaesthesia placed around the nerves of the central nervous system, such as spinal anaesthesia, caudal anaesthesia, epidural anaesthesia, and combined spinal and epidural anaesthesia.

[1][2] The technique is used in surgery, obstetrics, and for postoperative and chronic pain relief.

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