TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 162. Epidural Analgesia A1 - Alabre, Frantzces A1 - Gharibo, Christopher A2 - Atchabahian, Arthur A2 - Gupta, Ruchir PY - 2013 T2 - The Anesthesia Guide AB - Superior pain relief when compared with IV PCA, subcutaneous and oral analgesicsSuperior static and dynamic (mechanical) analgesia and hence improved mechanical DVT prophylaxisImproved mobilization and physical rehabilitationImproved pulmonary functionEarlier return of postoperative bowel functionIncreased extremity perfusion due to vasodilatation and reduced platelet aggregationReduced risk of complications related to immobilityNo evidence of decreased cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57263112 ER -