"epidural" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 硬膜外麻醉

Definition

硬膜外麻醉是一种局部麻醉，通过注射在脊柱附近来阻断疼痛，常用于分娩或某些手术。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“硬膜外麻醉”主要用于分娩时，强调局部而非全身麻醉。在中国，这个表达常见于医院和产科对话中。

Examples

The doctor gave her an epidural during labor.

医生在分娩时给她打了**硬膜外麻醉**。

Many women choose an epidural to help with pain.

许多女性选择**硬膜外麻醉**来帮助缓解疼痛。

He asked if an epidural was available before his surgery.

他在手术前询问是否可以使用**硬膜外麻醉**。

After the epidural, she felt much more comfortable during delivery.

打了**硬膜外麻醉**后，她分娩时舒服多了。

They explained that an epidural could make the lower body numb.

他们解释说，**硬膜外麻醉**会让下半身麻木。

I was nervous about getting an epidural, but it really helped with the pain.

我本来很紧张要打**硬膜外麻醉**，但它真的缓解了疼痛。