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Having an Epidural After Surgery

Categories

Pain

After Surgery

Medications

Attachment

Last Update

August 1, 2024

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

PM85-1378

Language

English

Creator

Acute Pain Service

An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2104
Analgésie épidurale après une opération

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