What is thoracic epidural analgesia in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia?

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Reopening of the sternum for repeat cardiac surgery or emergency access.

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Pain management technique involving catheter placement in the thoracic epidural space for perioperative analgesia in car...

TEA epidural analgesia

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thoracic epidural analgesia IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	Pain management technique involving catheter placement in the thoracic epidural...

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