DR NEIL VANZA - SPECIALIST ANAESTHETIST
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EPIDURAL AND SPINAL CONSENT & ESTIMATION OF FEES

​Hi. My name is Dr Neil Vanza and I will be the anaesthetist attending you (or your partner) at the Labour Ward or Operating Theatre today/tonight. Prior to my arrival I would like to provide you with some information.
 
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EPIDURAL & SPINAL ANAESTHESIA 

Epidural Analgesia
  • Used for pain relief in labour and/or Caesarean Section
  • A very fine plastic catheter (tube) is placed in the epidural space
  • Local anaesthetic “numbs” the nerves
  • On average takes 15-30 minutes to insert and start working
 
Spinal Anaesthesia
  • Used for Caesarean Section
  • A single injection into the spinal fluid (no catheter)
  • On average takes 5-10 minutes to insert and start working
 

SIDE EFFECTS OF EPIDURAL & SPINAL ANAESTHESIA

 Common
  • Nausea, vomiting, itching and shivering
  • Drop in blood pressure causing dizziness
  • Mild headache
  • Pain, backache, bruising at the insertion site
  • Failure to work (either partial or complete)
 
Less Common
  • Severe headache – may require strong pain killers or a second epidural to treat if prolonged
  • Temporary nerve damage
 
Uncommon/Rare Side-Effects
  • Infection/abscess at the injection site. If severe can lead to paralysis
  • Bleeding at the injection site. If severe can lead to paralysis
  • Permanent nerve damage
  • Meningitis
  
FEES
  • The below are estimates of TOTAL fees (not inclusive of Medicare or health fund rebates)
  • They are within the AMA (Australia Medical Association) gazetted rates
  • An invoice will be posted to your address after the procedure
  • An account that becomes overdue may have collection fees added and may be referred to a credit rating and collection agency
 
In Hours (Monday to Friday, 0800 to 2000hrs)
  • Epidural:      $1120.00
  • Caesarean Section:      $1650.00
 
After Hours (Monday to Friday 2000hrs to 0800hrs / Weekends / Public Holidays)
  • Epidural:      $1780.00
  • Caesarean Section:      $2150.00​

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  • Home
  • About
    • Qualifications
    • Hospitals
    • Regional Anaesthesia
  • Your Anaesthetic
    • What Is Anaesthesia?
    • Preparation
    • The Anaesthetic
    • Specific Surgeries >
      • Breast Surgery
      • Electrophysiology / Cardiac Ablation
      • Gynaecological
      • Obstetrics
      • Ophthalmics (Eye)
      • Orthopaedic Surgery
      • Pacemakers/Defibrillators
      • Shoulder Surgery
      • Thyroid Surgery
    • After Your Surgery
    • Patient Survey
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
  • Fees
    • Get an Estimate
    • Pay Your Bill
    • Epidural and Spinal Consent
  • Contact