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What if the epidural does not work?

April 26, 2017epidural

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What if the epidural does not work?

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The anesthesia team will assess the patient’s response to the initial dose of medication. If the relief is not satisfactory, the epidural is reassessed. Options include administering additional medication, adjusting the catheter, or replacing the catheter. “Windows” can develop after epidural insertion. Every effort will be made to alleviate the window; including replacing the catheter, but rarely windows can be persistent despite multiple actions to minimize them.