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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for anesthetics
  1. Epidural - series (image) 
    ... labor is an epidural block. During the procedure, anesthetic is injected into the epidural space near your ... Next, you'll get a shot of local anesthetic to numb the spot where the epidural needle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100195_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Ear surgery - series (image) 
    ... the patient is awake but pain free (local anesthetic) or deep asleep and pain free (general anesthetic). The procedure usually lasts about two hours, depending ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100016_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - Series (image) 
    With an anesthetic (general anesthetic or spinal), a special kind of telescope, called a resectoscope is inserted through the urethra into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100047_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Scar revision - series (image) 
    ... months or years of healing. Medications (topical corticosteroids, anesthetic ointments, and antihistamine creams) can reduce the symptoms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100098_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Lasik eye surgery - series (image) 
    Anesthetic eye drops are given to numb the eye and the surgeon marks the cornea with water- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100206_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. CSF oligoclonal banding - series (image) 
    ... of lumbar puncture include: Allergic reaction to the anesthetic. Discomfort during the test. Headache after the test. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100145_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. C-section - series (image) 
    ... section is planned, the doctor may order regional anesthetics (a spinal or an epidural), which numbs only ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100191_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Pain medicines (image) 
    ... be used such as opiates or narcotics, local anesthetics, and anti-inflammatory medicines. Depending on the procedure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9716.htm - Medical Encyclopedia