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epidural

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epidural
1. upon or outside the dura mater
2. 
a. injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord
b. anaesthesia induced by this method

epidural [¦ep·ə¦du̇r·əl]
(anatomy)
Located on or over the dura mater.


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The first course of treatment was a nerve block and epidural injection Thursday, but doctors will move quickly if the condition doesn't improve in the next day or so.
Products in this acquisition encompass more than 100 dosage forms and include Diprivan, a leading general anesthetic; Naropin, an epidural agent; and Xylocaine, an anesthetic commonly used by dentists.
Two robot patients, including a world-first epidural simulator, will be used to train nurses and doctors in NSW by mimicking symptoms in real life situations, including heart attack.
 
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