Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Epidural Analgesia

The relief of pain without loss of consciousness through the introduction of an analgesic agent into the epidural space of the vertebral canal. It is differentiated from ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL which refers to the state of insensitivity to sensation.

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Abstract

The relief of pain without loss of consciousness through the introduction of an analgesic agent into the epidural space of the vertebral canal. It is differentiated from ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL which refers to the state of insensitivity to sensation.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Analgesia, Epidural

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

for relief of pain: do not confuse with ANESTHESIA, EPIDURAL

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History Note

89

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Previous Indexing

  • Analgesia (1966-1988)
  • Anesthesia, Epidural (1966-1988)
  • Epidural Space (1979-1988)
  • Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control (1966-1988)
  • Pain/drug therapy (1966-1988)

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  1. E03.091w.080

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NLM Classification

WO 305

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Epidural Analgesia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015360. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015360
  2. Epidural Analgesia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q99677797