Re:epidural vs morphine pump (Dr. Hess)

[Guest guest]

I asked Dr. Hess why would some surgeons use the epidural and others just use

the morphine pump. Well, he said it may be because they are not used to

doing the epidural and due to the size of some people, may find it more

difficult. But, he said the reason most likely is the type of blood thinners

used. He said when you go to him, you go in the hospital the day before and

at 8pm they give you a shot of (some name) blood thinner, and they give you

one shot everyday you are in the hospital. the reason for this is, it is

EASIER to insert the epidural if the blood is thinner!!

And I guess since some don't do this day before blood thinner thing, or don't

use the same types he uses, that might be why they prefer the morphine pump.

At least that was his speculation.

Carole