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Having an Epidural After Surgery

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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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