“How long does regional anesthesia last?”
I am an 18 year old female. I want to know how long does regional anesthesia last?
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AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
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That depends on what sort of regional anesthesia is administered. Some peripheral nerve blocks may last 8-10 hours or more, spinal anesthesia usually lasts 90 minutes or more, and epidural anesthesia can be extended by redosing ad infinitum.
