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Improving Patient Education On Spinal Anesthesia: An Assessment Of A Patient Educational Program, Nicholas Raburn
Improving Patient Education On Spinal Anesthesia: An Assessment Of A Patient Educational Program, Nicholas Raburn
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Abstract
Spinal Anesthesia (SA) is a common type of anesthesia that is frequently used for surgeries of the lower abdomen, lower extremities, and perineal area. Spinal anesthesia offers fewer side effects and risks than General Anesthesia (GA). Patients usually recover their senses much faster with SA (MedlinePlus, 2017). Some patients often refuse SA due to fears and misconceptions. These misconceptions are related to a lack of education and resources available to patients. It is crucial that anesthesia providers learn to adequately educate patients preoperatively on the use of SA. Anesthesia providers in a community hospital in southern Illinois educated patients …