Anaesthetic procedure for elective caesarean section (C section)

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An anaesthetist and patient explain what to expect when you have a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural prior to having an elective Caesarean Section (C section) the production includes information on:
1. Attending the anaesthetic clinic prior to the procedure
2. Taking medication prior to your Caesarean
3. Defining a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
4. Arriving for a elective caesarean section
5. Having a cannula fitted
6. Having a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
7. Checking the anaesthetic
8. Monitoring your blood pressure
9. The risks inherent in a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
10. Having your birthing partner with you
11. Having a caesarean section (C section)
12. When baby is born
13. Post operation pain relief
14. Recovering from a caesarean section operation
15. Getting mobile again
Relevant Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT patient information leaflets regarding this procedure are available here:
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