One of the main differences between anesthesiologists and all the other medical professionals who think they are because they can push propofol is the ability to perform a regional anesthetic. The development of regional anesthesia is almost as old as the history of general anesthesia. The indications for a regional anesthetic in highly experienced hands is almost as broad as a general anesthesia.
In this section we will concentrate mostly on the most common regionals, spinals and epidurals, then do brief discussions other types of nerve blocks your anesthesiologist may discuss with you ,depending on your procedure.
See amazing videos of what can be achieved with only a regional anesthetic and sedation. Seems most are practiced outside the U.S. For mature audiences only.