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What are the advantages of regional anesthesia?

I am a 33 year old male. I want to know what are the advantages of regional anesthesia?

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There are numerous advantages to regional:

-The affected body part will be numb for several hours after surgery

-Less chance of having nausea/vomiting

-No need to be placed on a ventilator/incubated

-Shorter PACU time for recovery/discharge

Neville
Less stress on your heart and lungs, and you can choose to stay awake or sleep.