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Expert: Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based - 1/6/2007


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hello Mr. Levy, I was wondering what are some examples of procedures done with general, local, and regional anesthesia. YOu can just list like a few (1-5) examples. Thank you!

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Hi Kimchi
This being the second time I have been asked this question I have a feeling I am being asked about a homework project?
Local
Hernia repair
Removal of ganglion
Regional
Caesarean section
Duputren's contracture
GA
Appendicectomy
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based

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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.

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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists

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