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Spinal Block

Definition:

A spinal block is a medical procedure where a local anesthetic is injected into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord, numbing the nerves and providing pain relief for surgery or childbirth.

Senses:

1. Noun - Medical Procedure: A regional anesthesia technique that involves injecting a local anesthetic into the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord.
2. Noun - Anesthetic: The local anesthetic administered during a spinal block.

Usage Examples:

Noun - Medical Procedure:

1. Her doctor recommended a spinal block for her upcoming knee surgery.
2. The anesthesiologist performed a spinal block before the cesarean section.
3. Spinal blocks are commonly used during lower abdominal surgeries.
4. The patient experienced numbness below the waist following the spinal block.

Noun - Anesthetic:

1. The spinal block was administered using a local anesthetic.
2. She was relieved to feel no pain after the spinal block took effect.
3. The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vital signs during the administration of the spinal block.
4. Side effects of the spinal block anesthetic may include headaches or back pain.

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