Eli5: Since epidurals are so commonly used to subside pain during active labor and child birth, why are they not used during other major medical procedures?

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Eli5: Since epidurals are so commonly used to subside pain during active labor and child birth, why are they not used during other major medical procedures?

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Similar methods are used for other minor surgeries, like my hand surgery when they used a nerve block in my armpit. I’ve also had epidurals for pain relief, since I’ve had many surgeries and permanent damage.

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