This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anesthesia Machine, Subject name: Anaesthesia
Epidural analgesia is suitable for 
Select and explain. 
A. Rib fracture, B. Lower abdominal Surgery, C. Thoracotomy, D. All of the above
D: All of the above
Answer: D: All of the above 
Explanation: Epidural is very suitable as independent anaesthesia technique and as accompanying technique with general anaesthesia. thoracic epidural for Thoracic surgery , rib fracture Lumbar Epidural for upper and lower abdominal surgeries.