“How long does anesthesia last after a C-section?”
I am a 28 year old female. I want to know how long does anesthesia last after a C-section?
4 Answers
Spinal anesthesia up to 2-3 hours. Epidural 1-2 hours.
Depends on local anesthetic. 1-4 hours.
The answer depends to a great extent on what type of anesthesia you have for your C section. A spinal anesthetic is often used for C section. Depending on which type of local anesthetic is used and if any adjuncts are added, it could be anywhere from roughly an hour and a half to two and a half hours. Sometimes longer acting medication, like the narcotic duramorph, is added for post operative pain control. Another option would be a TAP block pain block which can also be done to help with post op pain. Duramorph or a TAP block may give you several days of relief. General anesthesia is another possibility which can be considered. Speak with your anesthesia team in advance of your procedure to see what options they can offer and formulate a plan to determine which is right for you and the baby. Good luck!
Probably one to 2 hours.
