Epidural narcotic analgesia provides prolonged postoperative pain relief

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Epidurals provide sustained postoperative pain relief or control of pain for patients with intractable or prolonged pain. It can be administered via an indwelling epidural catheter, an implanted catheter with an infusion port, or infusion device.

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