Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 35 minutes ago
Due to the time elapsed since the creation of this resource please do not regard it as a completely accurate depiction of the patient journey, some aspects may have changed. Please discuss all aspects of your care with your clinical team, especially if you are unclear about anything.
WINNER OF THE 2018 BMA PATIENT INFORMATION AWARD - "Patient information produced by an NHS Trust"
An anaesthetist and patient explain what to expect when you have a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural prior to having an elective Caesarean Section (C section) the production includes information on:
1. Attending the anaesthetic clinic prior to the procedure
2. Taking medication prior to your Caesarean
3. Defining a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
4. Arriving for a elective caesarean section
5. Having a cannula fitted
6. Having a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
7. Checking the anaesthetic
8. Monitoring your blood pressure
9. The risks inherent in a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
10. Having your birthing partner with you
11. Having a caesarean section (C section)
12. When baby is born
13. Post operation pain relief
14. Recovering from a caesarean section operation
15. Getting mobile again
Relevant Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT patient information leaflets regarding this procedure are available here:
ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/default.aspx#clinical
If you would like to find out more about the work of OUH NHS FT please visit our website:
ouh.nhs.uk
or our twitter feed:
twitter.com/OUHospitals
Due to the time elapsed since the creation of this resource please do not regard it as a completely accurate depiction of the patient journey, some aspects may have changed. Please discuss all aspects of your care with your clinical team, especially if you are unclear about anything.
WINNER OF THE 2018 BMA PATIENT INFORMATION AWARD - "Patient information produced by an NHS Trust"
An anaesthetist and patient explain what to expect when you have a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural prior to having an elective Caesarean Section (C section) the production includes information on:
1. Attending the anaesthetic clinic prior to the procedure
2. Taking medication prior to your Caesarean
3. Defining a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
4. Arriving for a elective caesarean section
5. Having a cannula fitted
6. Having a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
7. Checking the anaesthetic
8. Monitoring your blood pressure
9. The risks inherent in a combined spinal anaesthetic and epidural
10. Having your birthing partner with you
11. Having a caesarean section (C section)
12. When baby is born
13. Post operation pain relief
14. Recovering from a caesarean section operation
15. Getting mobile again
Relevant Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT patient information leaflets regarding this procedure are available here:
ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/default.aspx#clinical
If you would like to find out more about the work of OUH NHS FT please visit our website:
ouh.nhs.uk
or our twitter feed:
twitter.com/OUHospitals
