Pudendal anesthesia
Pudendal Anesthesia
Pudendal anesthesia (pronunciation: pyoo-DEN-dl an-es-THEE-zhuh) is a type of local anesthesia used in childbirth and certain surgical procedures. It is named after the pudendal nerve, which it targets to numb the lower part of the body.
Etymology
The term "pudendal" comes from the Latin word "pudendum," which means "parts to be ashamed of." This term was used in classical Latin literature to refer to the external genitalia. The term "anesthesia" comes from the Greek words "an-" (without) and "-esthesia" (sensation), thus meaning "without sensation."
Procedure
Pudendal anesthesia is administered by injecting a local anesthetic near the pudendal nerve. This blocks the nerve signals, causing numbness in the lower part of the body, specifically the perineum, vulva, and vagina in women, and the scrotum and rectum in men. This type of anesthesia is often used during childbirth, especially during the second stage of labor, and for certain surgical procedures involving the lower part of the body.
Related Terms
- Local anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that numbs a small, specific area of the body.
- Pudendal nerve: A nerve in the pelvic region that carries sensations from the external genitalia and the skin around the anus and perineum.
- Perineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in males, and between the anus and the vulva in females.
- Vulva: The external part of the female genitalia.
- Scrotum: The pouch of skin that contains the testicles in males.
- Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pudendal anesthesia
- Wikipedia's article - Pudendal anesthesia
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