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NURS 582 Exam 4 Study Guide Questions WITH Complete Solutions
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What is neuraxial anesthesia? 
 
What surgery can it be used for? 
 
Advantages? (7) correct answer: Neuraxial anesthesia refers to spinal, epidural, and caudal 
 
Can be used for any surgery below the neck 
 
Advantages 
1) reduces doses of sedatives during GA = reduced postop morbidity and mortality 
2) reduced PONV 
3) reduced atelectasis 
4) sympathectomy => improved blood flow to tissues while parasympathetic still active (active gut) 
5) suppressed neuroendocrine response => less M...
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