RT Book, Section
A1 Alabre, Frantzces
A1 Gharibo, Christopher
A2 Atchabahian, Arthur
A2 Gupta, Ruchir
SR Print(0)
ID 57263112
T1 Chapter 162. Epidural Analgesia
T2 The Anesthesia Guide
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-176049-2
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57263112
RD 2024/04/24
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